MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,979 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
engine oil leak
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?
Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N258 GEV is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 N258 GEV, 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 N258 GEV registered?
N258 GEV is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 4 June 1996.
Is N258 GEV safe to buy?
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