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N85 GLN

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,972 mi
Last recorded142,972 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN85 GLN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 142,972 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 142,962 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 140,982 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 140,982 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 139,423 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 139,423 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 136,763 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 136,763 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 131,376 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Oct 2016 131,376 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 127,148 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2015 127,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 123,053 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

n/s & o/s rear anti-roll bar inner bushes slight play

Pass 3 Nov 2014 123,053 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

n/s & o/s rear anti-roll bar inner bushes slight play

Pass 3 Sep 2013 118,324 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 118,287 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 113,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 108,563 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 108,563 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 104,702 miles

Centre Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 100,501 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Oil leak

o/s/r lamp unit lower cover slighly insecure

Pass 26 Sep 2008 197,195 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 91,777 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 91,777 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 80,154 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 80,154 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2005 76,107 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 76,107 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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N85 GLN is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 106,071 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 E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N85 GLN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N85 GLN is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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