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N263 JBK

1996 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

188,311 mi
Last recorded188,311 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN263 JBK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 188,311 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jan 2016 182,988 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 182,970 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 178,408 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front exhaust mounting corroded but sysren still secure

offside front tyre wearing thin on edges of tread

Fail 14 Jan 2014 171,926 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 171,926 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 164,945 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Dec 2012 164,945 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 159,002 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 11 Dec 2010 150,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2010 150,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 144,952 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 144,952 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 141,143 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 141,140 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 135,899 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 131,913 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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N263 JBK is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 N263 JBK, 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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N263 JBK is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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