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N609 NGE

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,979 mi
Last recorded99,979 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN609 NGE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2026 99,979 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2025 99,969 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 99,696 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 99,446 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 99,443 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 99,165 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2022 98,872 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 98,872 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 98,651 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight Misfire on Tickover

Fail 6 Sep 2021 98,649 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 98,220 miles

Engine Oil Leak

Fail 2 Sep 2020 98,219 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine Oil Leak

Pass 3 Sep 2019 97,735 miles

Coolant leak

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 97,733 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine oil level low

Pass 30 Aug 2018 97,283 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2018 97,403 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 May 2017 97,102 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 97,102 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 May 2016 96,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight Leak From Resivor/Pump

Fail 20 Apr 2016 96,895 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 96,782 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 96,782 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 96,241 miles

Water Leak

boot cable Brokern

Pass 17 Apr 2013 95,672 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 95,672 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 94,547 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 94,547 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 91,664 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2011 91,664 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 88,392 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 86,115 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 80,838 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 83,886 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2007 83,885 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

small stonechip to front screen

Pass 10 Apr 2006 82,219 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N609 NGE is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N609 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 N609 NGE registered?

N609 NGE is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 10 May 1996.

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