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N554 MGJ

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,872 mi
Last recorded102,872 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN554 MGJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2013 102,872 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre slight wall inner damage

Fail 22 Apr 2013 102,872 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre slight wall inner damage

Pass 26 Apr 2012 92,453 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 79,528 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2011 79,473 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2010 69,407 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 58,920 miles

advise o/s rear tyre age cracks and cut.

Pass 14 Apr 2008 55,932 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 51,376 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 49,467 miles

nearside rear wheel arch scratched

stone chips in swept zone of windscreen

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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N554 MGJ is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N554 MGJ, 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 N554 MGJ registered?

N554 MGJ is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 29 April 1996.

Is N554 MGJ safe to buy?

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