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N115 JPP

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Diesel 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

226,479 mi
Last recorded226,479 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN115 JPP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2015 226,479 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 221,850 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 216,631 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 216,631 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 237,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2011 217,176 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 217,176 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 212,076 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 203,153 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 194,539 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 194,468 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2007 194,431 miles

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

near side rear + off side rear brake pipes corroded

off side streeing rack gauiter area wet with fluid (no drips)

Fail 20 Sep 2007 194,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 178,380 miles

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

airbag warning light on

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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N115 JPP is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,973cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N115 JPP, 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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N115 JPP is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 2 May 1996.

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