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N604 NGE

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

154,111 mi
Last recorded154,111 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2007
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN604 NGE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2007 154,111 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 154,097 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2007 153,818 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

battery insecure

both inner c/v boots split

both rear drum brake pipes starting to corrode

crack in o/s headlamp

drivers seat belt twisted

pin hole in n/s outer c/v boot

slight movement in n/s/f track rod end /track rod?

slight movement in o/s/f anti-roll bar drop link

slight oil leak on gearbox

wheel nuts incorrectly fitted to n/s/f

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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N604 NGE is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 N604 NGE, 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 N604 NGE registered?

N604 NGE is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N604 NGE safe to buy?

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