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N964 MBW

1996 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,754 mi
Last recorded121,754 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN964 MBW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 121,754 miles

both rear antiroll bar links worn close to failure, nearside front tyre near limit, both front antiroll bar links worn, both front antiroll bar mounting bushs worn

Fail 31 Jul 2012 121,705 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear antiroll bar links worn close to failure, nearside front tyre near limit, both front antiroll bar links worn, both front antiroll bar mounting bushs worn

Pass 4 Aug 2011 114,758 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 114,758 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 107,414 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 99,161 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 99,161 miles

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

slight damp power steering pump; play in off side front anti-roll bar link ; play in both front anti-roll bushes; both rear shocks damp;

Pass 11 Aug 2008 88,202 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 88,076 miles

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

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

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

both rear shockers are damp

Pass 17 Jul 2007 78,972 miles

cant seepads due to wheel trims engine light on

Pass 10 Aug 2006 71,460 miles

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

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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N964 MBW is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,762cc petrol 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 N964 MBW, 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 N964 MBW registered?

N964 MBW is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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