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N71 MGK

1996 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,995 mi
Last recorded115,995 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN71 MGK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2009 115,995 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 115,486 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 100,739 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 85,439 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 85,437 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2006 74,142 miles

Front and rear plate will require attention asap. † †Front and rear shocks will need changing before next MOT

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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N71 MGK is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N71 MGK, 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 N71 MGK registered?

N71 MGK is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 23 April 1996.

Is N71 MGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N71 MGK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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