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N418 GNK

1996 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

83,652 mi
Last recorded83,652 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN418 GNK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 83,652 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2011 82,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 80,292 miles

N/S/F fog lamp

Fail 30 Sep 2010 80,292 miles

N/S/F fog lamp

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 78,342 miles

N/S/F fog lamp inop

baby seat fitted to N/S/R

Fail 1 Oct 2009 78,342 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F fog lamp inop

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

baby seat fitted to N/S/R

Fail 1 Oct 2008 76,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front washers partly blocked

rear number plate could be better

Pass 1 Oct 2008 76,273 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

front washers partly blocked

rear number plate could be better

Pass 2 Oct 2007 74,320 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 74,320 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 71,226 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 71,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N418 GNK is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N418 GNK, 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 N418 GNK registered?

N418 GNK is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 14 February 1996.

Is N418 GNK safe to buy?

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