MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,359 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside and Nearside Rear tyres worn on inner edges
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front headlamp mounting bracket broken
Spare tyre punctured
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside and Nearside Rear tyres worn on inner edges
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front headlamp mounting bracket broken
Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Spare tyre punctured
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside and Nearside Rear tyres worn on inner edges
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front headlamp mounting bracket broken
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
all metal brake pipes slightly corroded
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
all metal brake pipes slightly corroded
1.Rear exhaust corroding †2.Brake pipes corroding not checked properly due to covers †3.Slight play in steering rack †4.Nail in n/s/r tyre †5.Brake pads not checked
6.Boot area not checked properly due to boot trim †7.Rear anti roll bar mounting bushes wearing †8.Baby seat fitted n/s/r
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
1.front to rear metal brake pipes corroding †2.rear a.r.b mounting bushes worn †3.n/s/r wheel trim insecure
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N485 MGE is a 1996 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 N485 MGE, 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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N485 MGE is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 20 February 1996.
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