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N388 GEH

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,704 mi
Last recorded99,704 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN388 GEH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2014 99,704 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

corrosion developing to suspension components and chassis

Pass 29 Oct 2014 99,704 miles

Oil leak

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

corrosion developing to suspension components and chassis

Pass 16 Aug 2013 99,057 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 96,640 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 96,640 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 95,134 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both rear doors will not open from outside

Pass 13 Oct 2009 90,331 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 83,877 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light not working

radiator deteriorated

Fail 10 Oct 2008 83,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light not working

radiator deteriorated

Fail 26 Sep 2007 78,213 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 78,213 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 75,010 miles

metal brake pipes to and from rear brake load valve corroding

o/s inner cv boot split (grease loss evident)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 70,850 miles

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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N388 GEH is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N388 GEH, 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 N388 GEH registered?

N388 GEH is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N388 GEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N388 GEH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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