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N376 MGF

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,786 mi
Last recorded111,786 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN376 MGF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2014 111,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 111,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Nov 2013 111,197 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 109,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Nov 2011 108,719 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off side lower/outer sill deformed

off side rear tyre has outer shoulder wear

washer jets partially blocked or motor weak

Fail 23 Nov 2011 108,719 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

off side rear tyre has outer shoulder wear

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off side lower/outer sill deformed

washer jets partially blocked or motor weak

Pass 4 Nov 2010 107,346 miles

off side front lower/outer sill deformed

off side rear tyre has inner and outer shoulder wear

radiator in very poor condition, coolant leaking

washer motor weak, only just providing sufficient fluid to windscreen

Pass 30 Oct 2009 106,236 miles

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

off side front lower/outer sill deformed

Fail 30 Oct 2009 106,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

off side front lower/outer sill deformed

Pass 4 Nov 2008 104,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Difficult to get through emitions test

Near side front tyre has inner and outer edge ware and is low on tread

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

Off side front tyre has inner and outer edge ware and is low on tread

Off side outer sill damaged

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

Radiator in poor condition

Various small chips to windscreen

Fail 4 Nov 2008 104,775 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Both front washer jets partisaly blocked

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Difficult to get through emitions test

Near side front tyre has inner and outer edge ware and is low on tread

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

Off side front tyre has inner and outer edge ware and is low on tread

Off side outer sill damaged

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

Power steering pump oily

Radiator in poor condition

Various small chips to windscreen

Pass 23 Oct 2007 102,287 miles

off side front and near side front tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear

off side front/centre outer sill deformed

Pass 16 Nov 2006 100,444 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 100,444 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

high level rear stop lamp not working

Pass 8 Nov 2005 97,089 miles

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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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N376 MGF is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 N376 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 N376 MGF registered?

N376 MGF is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 24 April 1996.

Is N376 MGF safe to buy?

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