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N972 PDG

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

148,487 mi
Last recorded148,487 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN972 PDG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2011 148,487 miles

bad play in off side wiper spindle

front number plate cracked and deteriorating

rear brake pipes to valve corroding

slight play in both rear anti roll bar D bushes

Fail 1 Mar 2011 148,487 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

bad play in off side wiper spindle

front number plate cracked and deteriorating

near side front tyre on limit

rear brake pipes to valve corroding

slight play in both rear anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 3 Mar 2010 136,513 miles

both front brake flexi hoses perishing

brake fluid below maximum

screw in near side rear tyre

slight play in both rear anti roll bar D bushes

Fail 3 Mar 2010 136,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake flexi hoses perishing

brake fluid below maximum

screw in near side rear tyre

slight play in both rear anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 27 Feb 2009 130,204 miles

off side brake pipe to balance valve corroded

off side wiper blade split

power steering belt deteriorated

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 27 Feb 2009 130,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

off side brake pipe to balance valve corroded

off side wiper blade split

power steering belt deteriorated

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Feb 2008 124,433 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 124,433 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2007 118,792 miles

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

slight brake judder offside rear

Pass 13 Jan 2006 113,516 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 113,477 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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N972 PDG is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N972 PDG, 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 N972 PDG registered?

N972 PDG is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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