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N309 NNJ

1996 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,967 mi
Last recorded108,967 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN309 NNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2010 108,967 miles

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

exhaust heat sheild rattles

o/s reverse lamp not working

play in rear anti roll bar bushes

radiator in poor condition

Fail 16 Dec 2010 108,967 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

exhaust heat sheild rattles

o/s reverse lamp not working

play in rear anti roll bar bushes

radiator in poor condition

Pass 17 Dec 2009 98,172 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 98,172 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Dec 2008 88,358 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise slight leak from pas pump area

Pass 19 Dec 2008 88,358 miles

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

advise slight leak from pas pump area

Pass 19 Dec 2007 78,649 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 78,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 69,130 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 58,213 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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N309 NNJ is a 1996 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N309 NNJ, 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 N309 NNJ registered?

N309 NNJ is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N309 NNJ safe to buy?

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