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N896 GSC

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

68,967 mi
Last recorded68,967 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN896 GSC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 68,967 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 67,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 67,184 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear comp to o/s/r flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 66,954 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 66,954 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 66,529 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 64,930 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s/f and n/s/f (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 64,930 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded o/s/r and n/s/r (3.6.B.4e)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid and rear (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven o/s low (3.7.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s/f and n/s/f (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 64,136 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s/f and n/s/f (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 64,136 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s/f and n/s/f (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2015 57,934 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 53,449 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 53,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 48,731 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 48,401 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 47,799 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 46,837 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 45,266 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 43,835 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 41,154 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 37,694 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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N896 GSC is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 N896 GSC, 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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N896 GSC is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 26 April 1996.

Is N896 GSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N896 GSC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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