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N489 GLW

1996 Toyota Carina E

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,165 mi
Last recorded96,165 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN489 GLW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 96,165 miles

all four shocks weak

nearside front indicator lamp insecure

offside front tyre worn

offside mirror housing insecure

offside window not working

Fail 25 Oct 2011 96,120 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all four shocks weak

nearside front indicator lamp insecure

offside front tyre worn

offside mirror housing insecure

offside window not working

Fail 26 Oct 2010 92,092 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake fluid level low

offside wing mirror insecure

pas fluid leak

Pass 26 Oct 2010 92,092 miles

brake fluid level low

offside wing mirror insecure

pas fluid leak

Pass 26 Oct 2009 88,414 miles

1] offside front window not working, 2]front wiper blades smeering ,3] nearside rear lampo damaged on tail gate

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 88,414 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

1] offside front window not working, 2]front wiper blades smeering ,3] nearside rear lampo damaged on tail gate

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 84,035 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 84,035 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 77,353 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 73,648 miles

THe n/s number plat lense is broken.

Pass 5 Nov 2005 70,442 miles

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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N489 GLW is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N489 GLW, 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 N489 GLW registered?

N489 GLW is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 26 January 1996.

Is N489 GLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N489 GLW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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