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N307 MGF

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

71,340 mi
Last recorded71,340 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN307 MGF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2019 71,340 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear fog light hole in lens

Nearside pin hole in headlight glass

Nearside reverse light not working

a/c not working

engine oil low topped up 1 1/2ltrs oil

Pass 4 Jul 2018 68,576 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

engine oil low

Fail 3 Jul 2018 68,576 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

engine oil low

Pass 7 Jul 2017 64,307 miles

Nearside headlight weak

Fail 28 Jun 2017 64,306 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively & nearside front (8.2.2)

Nearside headlight weak

eml on

Pass 28 Jun 2016 62,958 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 62,958 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 62,110 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

clonk on front suspension noted

engine management light on

Fail 11 Jun 2015 62,109 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light on

engine oil on min

Pass 16 Jun 2014 60,486 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine light on

Fail 14 Jun 2014 60,485 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine light on

Pass 7 May 2013 57,788 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 57,244 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 56,693 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 56,057 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 54,900 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 54,108 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 51,942 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 49,983 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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N307 MGF is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 N307 MGF, 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 N307 MGF registered?

N307 MGF is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N307 MGF safe to buy?

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