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N975 SPG

1996 Toyota Carina E

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

134,202 mi
Last recorded134,202 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN975 SPG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2013 134,202 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 134,202 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 127,651 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 120,892 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 113,206 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 113,205 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 106,354 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 106,354 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 99,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 93,354 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2007 93,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 88,076 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 88,076 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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N975 SPG is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N975 SPG, 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 N975 SPG registered?

N975 SPG is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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The MOT history for N975 SPG shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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