MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,222 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
damage on tail gate
n/s front indicatorlens
o/s head lamp lens
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a) DANGEROUS
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
damage on tail gate
n/s front indicatorlens
o/s head lamp lens
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
accident damage to rear
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
advice both front cv boots perished
advice damige to rear tail gate
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N387 TJF is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 N387 TJF, 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 N387 TJF registered?
N387 TJF is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 June 1996.
Is N387 TJF safe to buy?
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