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N998 EHK

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

194,629 mi
Last recorded194,629 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN998 EHK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2010 194,629 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

off side front and rear doors damaged

Fail 2 Jun 2010 194,266 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

off side front and rear doors damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2009 170,394 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 148,581 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 126,582 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 103,214 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 102,849 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear 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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N998 EHK is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N998 EHK, 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 N998 EHK registered?

N998 EHK is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 17 January 1996.

Is N998 EHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N998 EHK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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