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N948 LGK

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,023 mi
Last recorded148,023 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN948 LGK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 148,023 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 148,023 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 142,777 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 142,767 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 137,636 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 133,893 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 131,309 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

slight played to offside and nearside steering rack rubber mounting bushes

Pass 19 Apr 2011 127,771 miles

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

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

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

slight play to offside steering rack at rack end

Pass 16 Apr 2010 121,873 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 121,873 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 115,691 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 115,681 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 109,729 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 102,990 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 96,486 miles

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

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

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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N948 LGK is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N948 LGK, 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 N948 LGK registered?

N948 LGK is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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