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N863 KGK

1996 Toyota Carina E

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,759 mi
Last recorded116,759 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN863 KGK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2009 116,759 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

175/70/14 o/s/f tyre worn unevenly and on limit

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

o/s/wiper blade split

Pass 28 Feb 2008 113,209 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 113,209 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 109,507 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2007 109,440 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 19 Jan 2006 105,109 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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N863 KGK is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N863 KGK, 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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What year was N863 KGK registered?

N863 KGK is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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