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ExpiredMileage
68,967 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
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)
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)
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)
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)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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.
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