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N763 LGK

1996 Toyota Carina

White Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

120,851 mi
Last recorded120,851 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN763 LGK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 120,851 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 119,612 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 110,342 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 95,651 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 84,763 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 84,513 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 75,291 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 73,823 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

both rear tyres heavily perishing to outer walls

Pass 22 Dec 2014 72,808 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre heavily perishing to side wall and in tread

Pass 23 Dec 2013 71,568 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing to outter edges

Pass 21 Dec 2012 69,410 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 69,410 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 67,710 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 66,394 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 64,544 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 62,438 miles

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

n/s/f door window not opening

Pass 7 Jan 2008 6,569 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 57,883 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 57,883 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

coolant radiator damp at base

Pass 21 Jan 2006 54,393 miles

front brakes 22% out of balance

Fail 20 Jan 2006 54,393 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brakes 22% out of balance

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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N763 LGK is a 1996 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 N763 LGK, 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 N763 LGK registered?

N763 LGK is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N763 LGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N763 LGK shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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