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N644 GLT

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

193,505 mi
Last recorded193,505 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN644 GLT
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 193,505 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 191,167 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 189,228 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Power steering pump has slight seepage PIPE (2.1.5 (a))

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

UNDER VEHICLE CORRODED

Fail 6 Mar 2024 189,210 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Power steering pump has slight seepage PIPE (2.1.5 (a))

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

UNDER VEHICLE CORRODED

Pass 2 Mar 2023 186,851 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 186,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 183,592 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 180,590 miles

Front wipers smearing

Fail 26 Jan 2021 180,590 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 177,093 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 173,510 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 169,177 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 169,177 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 164,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 160,658 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 155,114 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 150,201 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 145,229 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 139,959 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 135,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 135,146 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 129,207 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 124,560 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 119,062 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 110,119 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 110,119 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 98,848 miles

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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N644 GLT is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N644 GLT, 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 N644 GLT registered?

N644 GLT is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 10 January 1996.

Is N644 GLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N644 GLT shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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