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N340 GFM

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

133,012 mi
Last recorded133,012 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN340 GFM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2011 133,012 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

some corosion on fuel filler neck pipes

Pass 6 Sep 2010 124,852 miles

centre exhaust rubber missing

n/s headlight cracked

Pass 3 Sep 2009 116,713 miles

Nearside headlight lens cracked.

Pass 8 Sep 2008 108,420 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 108,414 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 101,355 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 101,355 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 95,664 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 91,996 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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N340 GFM is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N340 GFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N340 GFM registered?

N340 GFM is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 15 February 1996.

Is N340 GFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N340 GFM shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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