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N683 GLT

1996 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,199 mi
Last recorded100,199 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN683 GLT
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2008 100,199 miles

Car struggled to reach emissions test pass level

Exhaust blowing

Nearside front indicator damaged. Offside rear lamp repaired

Nearside rear door cannot be opened from outside

Offside rear tyre in very poor condition

Play in steering rack

Fail 1 Dec 2008 100,199 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Car struggled to reach emissions test pass level

Exhaust blowing

Nearside front indicator damaged. Offside rear lamp repaired

Nearside rear door cannot be opened from outside

Offside rear tyre in very poor condition

Play in steering rack

Pass 6 Dec 2007 92,276 miles

Accident damage to front slam panel and crossmember

Both front headlamp brackets broken. Headlamps secured by indicators and front grill

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/R door handle loose affecting operation

N/S/R seatbelt stalk outer cover missing but not affecting operation

Nail in N/S/F tyre inner sidewall

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F wing accident damaged and fouling against O/S/F door

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack on both sides

Fail 30 Nov 2007 92,267 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Accident damage to front slam panel and crossmember

Both front headlamp brackets broken. Headlamps secured by indicators and front grill

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

N/S/R door handle loose affecting operation

N/S/R seatbelt stalk outer cover missing but not affecting operation

Nail in N/S/F tyre inner sidewall

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F wing accident damaged and fouling against O/S/F door

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack on both sides

Pass 1 Dec 2006 85,502 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 85,502 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r door dose not open from out side

n/s/r seat belt stalk incompleat

Pass 2 Nov 2005 70,063 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 70,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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N683 GLT is a 1996 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N683 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 N683 GLT registered?

N683 GLT is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 14 February 1996.

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