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N430 GSJ

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,614 mi
Last recorded99,614 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN430 GSJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2008 99,614 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

both no plates damaged

s/rack dry at time of test

Fail 15 Jan 2008 99,520 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

both no plates damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2007 89,571 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 81,118 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 81,117 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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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N430 GSJ is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N430 GSJ, 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 N430 GSJ registered?

N430 GSJ is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 13 February 1996.

Is N430 GSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N430 GSJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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