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N371 MGF

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,491 mi
Last recorded137,491 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN371 MGF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2009 137,491 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 137,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 129,639 miles

NEARSIDE RACK GAITOR DETERIORATING

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT DROP LINK

Fail 20 Mar 2008 128,830 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NEARSIDE RACK GAITOR DETERIORATING

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT DROP LINK

NAIL IN NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD 175/70/14T

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD 175/70/14T

Pass 20 Mar 2007 119,804 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 119,773 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ENGINE OIL BELOW MINIMUM LEVEL

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD & RUN FLAT 175/70/14T

Pass 3 Apr 2006 112,570 miles

FRONT NO.PLATE DETERIORATING

NEARSIDE HEADLAMP DETERIORATING

NEARSIDE STEERING RACK GAITOR CRACKING

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

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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N371 MGF is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N371 MGF, 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.

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What year was N371 MGF registered?

N371 MGF is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 17 April 1996.

Is N371 MGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N371 MGF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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