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N956 LGK

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

115,291 mi
Last recorded115,291 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN956 LGK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2011 115,291 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 115,291 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 101,336 miles

slight play steering o/s/f

Pass 18 Mar 2009 93,365 miles

advise exhaust slight blow, o.k. at this stage

Fail 13 Mar 2009 93,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 74,003 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise front pads look low to be check with wheels off

advise slight play in steerinr rack

Fail 15 Feb 2008 74,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise front pads look low to be check with wheels off

advise slight play in steerinr rack

Pass 7 Feb 2007 56,724 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 56,724 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s o/s front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2006 45,845 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 45,845 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 45,845 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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N956 LGK is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N956 LGK, 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 N956 LGK registered?

N956 LGK is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 26 March 1996.

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