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N897 JEX

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,402 mi
Last recorded81,402 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN897 JEX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 Mar 2012 81,402 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 80,372 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 79,538 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 79,061 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 78,123 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 76,141 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres becoming worn on edges

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 2 Mar 2006 72,297 miles

front tyres starting to wear

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

screen chipped

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 JEX is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N897 JEX, 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 JEX registered?

N897 JEX is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N897 JEX safe to buy?

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