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N326 JLM

1996 Toyota Carina

Turquoise Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,056 mi
Last recorded77,056 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN326 JLM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 77,056 miles

Both rear tyres are perished

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Handbrake has play in it

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension and floor pan are corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2015 77,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres are perished

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Handbrake has play in it

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension and floor pan are corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2014 74,871 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 74,871 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 73,370 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 71,462 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 71,462 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 68,708 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 68,708 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 67,986 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight engine misfireing.

Pass 20 Jul 2010 67,986 miles

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

slight engine misfireing.

Pass 16 Jul 2009 65,343 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 62,130 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 62,130 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 60,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 57,075 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 54,459 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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N326 JLM is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Turquoise with a 1,762cc 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 N326 JLM, 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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N326 JLM is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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