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N279 GLN

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,770 mi
Last recorded91,770 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN279 GLN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2011 91,770 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 83,681 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 80,880 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 70,897 miles

brake fluctuation nearside rear(allmost to excess)

damage offside rear foglight lens

Pass 2 Aug 2007 60,879 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

damage to offside foglight lens

slight play steering rack

Pass 3 Aug 2006 50,606 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 50,463 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 42,225 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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N279 GLN is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N279 GLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N279 GLN registered?

N279 GLN is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is N279 GLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N279 GLN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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