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N894 XRB

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,921 mi
Last recorded123,921 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN894 XRB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2012 123,921 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

intermittent misfire while performing test

rear upper x member above axle corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2011 123,809 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear upper x member above axle corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2011 119,270 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 119,270 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 114,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers seat belt slow to retract and the release button sticks in the stalk

N/s/r tyre low on pressure

Windscreen washers poor

Fail 15 Jan 2010 114,924 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers seat belt slow to retract and the release button sticks in the stalk

N/s/r tyre low on pressure

Windscreen washers poor

Pass 16 Jan 2009 110,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

catalytic converter is rattling

front no plate is cracked

Pass 3 Jan 2008 104,257 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 98,357 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid level getting low

exhaust rattle from cat area

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 91,905 miles

both rear tyres are low on tread 175/70/14t

slight runout in front brakes

the cat is rattling badly

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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N894 XRB is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 106,071 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N894 XRB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N894 XRB registered?

N894 XRB is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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