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N943 GNG

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,285 mi
Last recorded125,285 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN943 GNG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2008 125,285 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2008 125,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 113,438 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 113,438 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 98,460 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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N943 GNG is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 106,071 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N943 GNG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N943 GNG registered?

N943 GNG is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 March 1996.

Is N943 GNG safe to buy?

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