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N505 BMG

1996 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,458 mi
Last recorded92,458 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN505 BMG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2008 92,458 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s headlight lens damaged slightly

n/s/r light lens taped up - slight accident damage

rear tyres cracking on inside edge 175/70R14

Pass 18 Nov 2008 92,458 miles

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

n/s headlight lens damaged slightly

n/s/r light lens taped up - slight accident damage

rear tyres cracking on inside edge 175/70R14

Pass 18 Jun 2007 84,844 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s headlamp cracked

n/s/o/s/f driveshaft boots limited life

n/s/o/s/f tyres limited life

Fail 12 Jun 2007 84,839 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

childseat fitted to n/s/f

n/s headlamp damaged

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/r appears accident damaged

n/s/r tyre cracking and appears to have a small cut in the tread

Pass 1 Jun 2006 80,143 miles

n/s headlamp damaged

Fail 30 May 2006 80,143 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s headlamp damaged

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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N505 BMG is a 1996 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N505 BMG, 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 N505 BMG registered?

N505 BMG is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 May 1996.

Is N505 BMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N505 BMG shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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