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N638 SCG

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

92,608 mi
Last recorded92,608 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN638 SCG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 92,608 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 92,608 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 87,542 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 87,542 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 83,115 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 83,115 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 76,900 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 76,900 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 70,939 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 63,921 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 63,921 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 53,648 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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N638 SCG is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N638 SCG, 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 N638 SCG registered?

N638 SCG is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N638 SCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N638 SCG shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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