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N176 GMA

1996 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,758 mi
Last recorded132,758 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN176 GMA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011 132,758 miles

bonnit damaged bup secure at time of test

damage to ns front wing no sharp edges

damage to os front bumper no sharp edges

ns front door opens and closes damage to the wing preventing door opening fully

ns/os front break hoses perishing

Fail 11 Jul 2011 132,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnit damaged bup secure at time of test

damage to ns front wing no sharp edges

damage to os front bumper no sharp edges

ns front door opens and closes damage to the wing preventing door opening fully

ns/os front break hoses perishing

Pass 16 Aug 2010 128,114 miles

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

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

rear number plate very slightly perishing

very slight damage to ns front wing

Pass 3 Jun 2009 119,639 miles

centure/rear exhaust very slightly corroding

ns/os front lower arm bushes very slightly perishing

ns/rear break pipe very slightly corroding

os rear break pipe very slightly corroding

Fail 3 Jun 2009 119,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

centure/rear exhaust very slightly corroding

ns/os front lower arm bushes very slightly perishing

ns/rear break pipe very slightly corroding

os rear break pipe very slightly corroding

Pass 5 Jun 2008 108,609 miles

All metal brake pipes very light corrosion

Brake fluid close to minimum level in resovoir

Footbrake pedal very slight travel

Front pads soon

N/S & O/S rear metal brake pipes light corrosion

O/S/F brake flexi-hoses ferrels corroding

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

Underside of vehicle light corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2007 106,847 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 104,941 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 103,280 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 103,280 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

front brake judder

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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N176 GMA is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N176 GMA, 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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N176 GMA is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 10 April 1996.

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