MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,906 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule some (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill /wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear & offside rear and pipes adjacent to pressure val;ve (1.1.11 (c))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear & offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
front & rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear & offside rear and pipes adjacent to pressure val;ve (1.1.11 (c))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear & offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
front & rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened
Brake pipe slightly corroded offside rear & both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front & rear suspension components corroded but don't appear seriously weakened
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt withminor leakage of grease (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak engine oil ()
Windscreen damage at the lower extremity of zone A not impairing drivers view of the road
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded several (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Towbar wiring loom damaged
Windscreen damage outside of zone A not impairing drivers view
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded several (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Towbar wiring loom damaged
Windscreen damage outside of zone A not impairing drivers view
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipes have protective coating.
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
slight play in nsf inner steering rack joint osf metal brake pipe rusty
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
slight play in nsf inner steering rack joint osf metal brake pipe rusty
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N134 GEV is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1996 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 105,335 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N134 GEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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N134 GEV is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 3 July 1996.
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