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N939 SCG

1996 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,892 mi
Last recorded149,892 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN939 SCG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 149,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small stone chips across screen

Pass 21 Aug 2013 146,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2012 142,792 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 142,771 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 139,154 miles

n/s rack boot perished

Pass 25 Aug 2010 135,629 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 131,195 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 124,452 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 124,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 118,551 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 118,549 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 110,036 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 94,399 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 94,399 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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N939 SCG is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N939 SCG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N939 SCG registered?

N939 SCG is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N939 SCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N939 SCG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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