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N97 HTM

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

114,119 mi
Last recorded114,119 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN97 HTM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 114,119 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2012 114,119 miles

Front Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2011 11,531 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 111,529 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 111,474 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 102,749 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 102,749 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 90,571 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 90,504 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 82,072 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 78,471 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 75,113 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f steering rack

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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N97 HTM is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N97 HTM, 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 N97 HTM registered?

N97 HTM is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N97 HTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N97 HTM shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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