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N897 WOE

1996 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

136,072 mi
Last recorded136,072 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN897 WOE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 136,072 miles

THE BRAKE PIPE TO THE OSR FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPE HAS JUST STARTED TO RUST

THE ENGINE OIL IS ON THE MIN MARK

THE NSF OUTER BRAKE PAD LOOK TO BE GETTING LOW

THE NSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN RIGHT TO THE LEGAL MIN AND BADLY WORN ON THE INNER EDGE AND THE CUTS ARE NOT TO THE CORDS

THE NSR TYRE TREAD IS GETTING LOW

THE OS DIP BEAM STARTED TO WORK AND MAY NEED THE WIREING OR BULB CHECKING

Fail 5 Oct 2012 136,072 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

THE BRAKE PIPE TO THE OSR FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPE HAS JUST STARTED TO RUST

THE ENGINE OIL IS ON THE MIN MARK

THE NSF OUTER BRAKE PAD LOOK TO BE GETTING LOW

THE NSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN RIGHT TO THE LEGAL MIN AND BADLY WORN ON THE INNER EDGE AND THE CUTS ARE NOT TO THE CORDS

THE NSR TYRE TREAD IS GETTING LOW

THE OS DIP BEAM STARTED TO WORK AND MAY NEED THE WIREING OR BULB CHECKING

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 126,378 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 126,378 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Oct 2010 115,934 miles

ADDED 0.75L OF ENGINE OIL TO GET THE OIL INTO THE LEVEL MARKS

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES HAVE STARTED TO SPLIT

BRAKE FLUID WAS WELL BELOW THE MIN MARK AND I HAVE TOPPED IT UP BUT NO LEAK COULD BE FOUND

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SCREEN DAMAGE IS IN THE TEST LIMITS

Pass 15 Oct 2010 115,934 miles

ADDED 0.75L OF ENGINE OIL TO GET THE OIL INTO THE LEVEL MARKS

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES HAVE STARTED TO SPLIT

BRAKE FLUID WAS WELL BELOW THE MIN MARK AND I HAVE TOPPED IT UP BUT NO LEAK COULD BE FOUND

SCREEN DAMAGE IS IN THE TEST LIMITS

Pass 15 Oct 2009 110,393 miles

REAR SERVICE BRAKE BALANCE IS VERY POOR AND BRAKES MAY NEED CHECKING

Fail 15 Oct 2009 110,393 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

REAR SERVICE BRAKE BALANCE IS VERY POOR AND BRAKES MAY NEED CHECKING

Pass 20 Oct 2008 96,606 miles

CLEANED OUT 2 WASHERS JETS

Fail 20 Oct 2008 96,606 miles

CLEANED OUT 2 WASHERS JETS

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 81,776 miles

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 WOE is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WOE, 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 WOE registered?

N897 WOE is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is N897 WOE safe to buy?

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