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N356 MGF

1996 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,363 mi
Last recorded95,363 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN356 MGF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2008 95,363 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 95,363 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 84,207 miles

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

gear box oil leak ?

n/s and o/s front tyres slighly worn on inside edge

Fail 29 Oct 2007 84,207 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

gear box oil leak ?

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 5 Oct 2006 69,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front and rear number plates in poor condition

o/s front indecator cover in poor condition

Pass 13 Oct 2005 54,490 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight 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.

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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N356 MGF is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N356 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 N356 MGF registered?

N356 MGF is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N356 MGF safe to buy?

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