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N973 BVR

1996 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

65,200 mi
Last recorded65,200 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN973 BVR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 65,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Aug 2024 65,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 63,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Sep 2022 62,396 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 61,008 miles

Nearside rear tyre has minor cracks on inner sidewall

Offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2020 60,469 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2019 59,687 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 59,088 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 58,566 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 57,271 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 56,245 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 May 2014 55,136 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 54,504 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 53,710 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 52,406 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2010 50,588 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 49,165 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 48,152 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 46,997 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 44,197 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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N973 BVR is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 N973 BVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N973 BVR registered?

N973 BVR is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 June 1996.

Is N973 BVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N973 BVR shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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