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N741 GTM

1996 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,238 mi
Last recorded58,238 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN741 GTM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 58,238 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 58,189 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 57,871 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 57,868 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 57,426 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 56,185 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 54,882 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 54,880 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 53,537 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 51,983 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 50,684 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 49,218 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 49,217 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 47,910 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 13 Feb 2012 46,678 miles

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

near side front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2011 45,196 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 45,196 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 43,600 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

movement on steering rack

near side front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2009 418,666 miles

near side front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2008 40,064 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 38,080 miles

slight movement through steering-rack brackets/bushes

Pass 8 Feb 2006 35,968 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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N741 GTM is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N741 GTM, 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 N741 GTM registered?

N741 GTM is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 9 February 1996.

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The MOT history for N741 GTM shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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