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N918 MHY

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

160,727 mi
Last recorded160,727 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN918 MHY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 160,727 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 160,658 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 142,764 miles

fog light switch faulty

front tyres wearing on outer edges

n/s wishbone front bush worn

o/s/r antiroll bar link worn

steering rack n/s inner tie rod joint noisey indecating wear

Fail 29 Sep 2011 142,765 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

fog light switch faulty

front tyres wearing on outer edges

o/s/r antiroll bar link worn

steering rack n/s inner tie rod joint noisey indecating wear

Pass 22 Jul 2010 124,313 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

bottom of windscreen is starting to delaminate

some corrosion along bottom edge of lower front crossmember

Fail 13 Jul 2010 123,989 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

bottom of windscreen is starting to delaminate

some corrosion along bottom edge of lower front crossmember

Pass 23 Apr 2009 101,389 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 101,087 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 85,734 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 70,192 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 65,900 miles

Both front tyres wearing unevenly (just above 1.6mm)

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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N918 MHY is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N918 MHY, 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 N918 MHY registered?

N918 MHY is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 17 May 1996.

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