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N161 RJV

1996 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,045 mi
Last recorded118,045 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN161 RJV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2012 118,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight blow on front pipe exhaust

Pass 19 Dec 2012 118,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight blow on front pipe exhaust

Pass 22 Dec 2011 108,218 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 108,058 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 94,361 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 28 Nov 2009 84,981 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 73,790 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2007 62,478 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 56,290 miles

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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N161 RJV is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N161 RJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N161 RJV registered?

N161 RJV is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N161 RJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N161 RJV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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