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N502 GLN

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2011
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

248,750 mi
Last recorded248,750 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN502 GLN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2010 248,750 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 248,750 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 229,940 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 229,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2009 218,877 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 218,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 206,375 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 206,370 miles

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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 187,606 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 187,606 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 171,034 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 153,500 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 15,300 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 132,024 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 130,667 miles

o/s mirror cracked

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre loe on edge

Fail 25 May 2006 130,348 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advanced corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

advanced play in rear anti roll bar saddle rubbers

advanced wear on front discs

damage to n/s/f tyre wall

slight play in o/s of steering rack

slight wear on rear tyres

Pass 1 Jun 2005 119,168 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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N502 GLN is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 N502 GLN, 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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N502 GLN is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N502 GLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N502 GLN shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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