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N91 UPF

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

219,395 mi
Last recorded219,395 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN91 UPF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 219,395 miles

front number plate marked

Fail 8 Oct 2012 219,212 miles

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

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

damage to n/s/r body and light unit repaired

slight corrosion at both front brake pipes

Pass 21 Sep 2011 200,842 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 175,164 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 164,494 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 158,769 miles

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

drivers seat belt mechanism exposed

Fail 1 Oct 2008 158,769 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

drivers seat belt mechanism exposed

Pass 8 Oct 2007 155,099 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 155,097 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 148,644 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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N91 UPF is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,975cc diesel 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 N91 UPF, 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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N91 UPF is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 18 March 1996.

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