MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,201 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N285 GSF is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 N285 GSF, 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 N285 GSF registered?
N285 GSF is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is N285 GSF safe to buy?
The MOT history for N285 GSF shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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