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N360 MGF

1996 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2010
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,727 mi
Last recorded156,727 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN360 MGF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2009 156,727 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 146,385 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 146,372 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 134,136 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 122,396 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 105,004 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 87,760 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 87,760 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 69,854 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS DAMP IN OIL

FRONT OF VEHICLE DAMAGED

POWER STEERIG PUMP WET AND DRIVE PULLEY BUCKLED

POWER STEERING RACK WET AROUND GAITORS

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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N360 MGF is a 1996 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 N360 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 N360 MGF registered?

N360 MGF is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N360 MGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N360 MGF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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