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N224 TCG

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

107,361 mi
Last recorded107,361 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN224 TCG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 107,361 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 106,309 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 104,711 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 104,711 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 101,780 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 101,635 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 101,629 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 99,063 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 98,007 miles

CURB DAMAGE TO O/S/REAR TYRE ON OUTER WALL

ENGINE RADIATOR DRAIN TAP IS LEAKING

POWER STEERING PUMP IS WET WITH OIL

Pass 5 Apr 2017 95,943 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 93,644 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

body damage

exhaust deteriorated

o/s/r tyre damaged on outer wall

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2015 90,822 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

body damage

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge just legal

Fail 10 Apr 2014 85,985 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body damage

front brake pads getting low

front tyres worn on edges just legal

Pass 10 Apr 2014 85,985 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body damage

front brake pads getting low

front tyres worn on edges just legal

Pass 11 Apr 2013 79,871 miles

slight body damage

o/s/r tyre perished

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 10 Apr 2012 75,880 miles

Exhaust corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2011 72,250 miles

small chips on windscreen

wiper blades split

Pass 6 May 2010 67,202 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 6 May 2010 67,202 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Apr 2009 61,791 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Apr 2008 55,863 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 May 2007 50,564 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 16 May 2006 44,658 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

o/s/r/brake binding slightly

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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N224 TCG is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N224 TCG, 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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What year was N224 TCG registered?

N224 TCG is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N224 TCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N224 TCG shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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