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N897 ENO

1996 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,019 mi
Last recorded137,019 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN897 ENO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2010 137,019 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust cat broken up inside

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2010 137,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust cat broken up inside

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2009 126,112 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 126,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 118,418 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 111,950 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 111,950 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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N897 ENO is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N897 ENO, 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 N897 ENO registered?

N897 ENO is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 19 January 1996.

Is N897 ENO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N897 ENO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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