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N294 TLJ

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,055 mi
Last recorded105,055 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN294 TLJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 105,055 miles

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

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

air bag light not working

both front tyres worn on inner edges

fuel filler neck corroded

n/s/f fog lamp missing

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 9 Dec 2015 105,055 miles

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

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

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

air bag light not working

both front tyres worn on inner edges

fuel filler neck corroded

n/s/f fog lamp missing

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Dec 2014 103,632 miles

floor pan slightly corroded

fuel filler neck slightly corroded

n/s/f fog light missing

n/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Dec 2014 103,632 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

floor pan slightly corroded

fuel filler neck slightly corroded

n/s/f fog light missing

n/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Jan 2014 102,155 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 102,155 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 100,320 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 100,320 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 98,483 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 94,649 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 94,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 87,546 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 84,550 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 79,145 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 79,145 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 72,394 miles

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

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

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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N294 TLJ is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N294 TLJ, 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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What year was N294 TLJ registered?

N294 TLJ is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N294 TLJ safe to buy?

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