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N797 GLG

1996 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,626 mi
Last recorded90,626 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN797 GLG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 90,626 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 83,447 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 77,782 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Jun 2012 77,757 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2011 75,377 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 75,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 72,785 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 67,084 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 61,659 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 55,606 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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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N797 GLG is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N797 GLG, 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 N797 GLG registered?

N797 GLG is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is N797 GLG safe to buy?

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