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N902 GOO

1996 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

252,711 mi
Last recorded252,711 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN902 GOO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 252,711 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel filler neck corroded

rear shocks bouncy

rear sub frame and chassis, and sill ends caps corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2017 252,707 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake caliper securing device missing offside and nearside (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel filler neck corroded

rear shocks bouncy

rear sub frame and chassis, and sill ends caps corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2016 241,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

rear chassis and suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2016 241,667 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel pipe leaking filler neck (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rack gaiter twisted

oil leak

rear chassis and suspension components corroded

various rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2015 228,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 216,080 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 216,080 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 202,738 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 202,738 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 189,990 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 179,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2010 170,019 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 160,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2008 150,862 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 142,805 miles

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 134,623 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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N902 GOO is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N902 GOO, 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 N902 GOO registered?

N902 GOO is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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