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N92 MGK

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,298 mi
Last recorded103,298 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN92 MGK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 103,298 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 100,677 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 97,159 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has splits in tread

Pass 15 May 2015 94,037 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 91,006 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 91,006 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 2 May 2013 87,145 miles

Centre exhaust box deteriorated and patched up.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Unable to see parts of brake pipes offside and nearside.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2013 87,145 miles

Centre exhaust box deteriorated and patched up.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Unable to see parts of brake pipes offside and nearside.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2012 83,569 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2012 83,568 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2011 79,589 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

both rear tyres spliting

Pass 5 May 2010 74,551 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 69,778 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2009 69,778 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 65,116 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 60,224 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 54,035 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE LOW TREAD / OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE LOW

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2006 54,035 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE LOW TREAD / OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE LOW

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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N92 MGK is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 N92 MGK, 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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N92 MGK is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 5 April 1996.

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