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N249 GEV

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,792 mi
Last recorded102,792 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN249 GEV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2009 102,792 miles

NS door mirror glass broken

slight play in steering rack both sides

Fail 24 Jan 2009 102,792 miles

NS door mirror glass broken

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 3 Dec 2007 97,407 miles

corrosion present on rear brake pipes

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

nearside rear inner and outer edges wearing

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 3 Dec 2007 97,407 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion present on rear brake pipes

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

nearside rear inner and outer edges wearing

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 28 Nov 2006 92,211 miles

both rear tyre outer side walls perished

unable to assess front brake pads due to wheel trims

Fail 28 Nov 2005 88,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 88,100 miles

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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N249 GEV is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N249 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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What year was N249 GEV registered?

N249 GEV is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 2 May 1996.

Is N249 GEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N249 GEV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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