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N450 JBY

1996 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,760 mi
Last recorded152,760 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN450 JBY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 152,760 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 152,105 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 143,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 137,273 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 137,253 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 130,834 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 130,747 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 123,833 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 123,831 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 115,896 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside 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 26 Feb 2011 109,204 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 100,905 miles

Previous advisories still apply

Fail 25 Feb 2010 100,905 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Condensation to both front indicators

Engine management light on

Front tyres wearing on edges

Slight play in steering

Slight play in steering top bush

Pass 5 Mar 2009 91,738 miles

Engine management light on

Rear brakes slightly distorted

Slight blow from rear exhaust box

Slight movement in both rear anti-roll bar links

Fail 3 Mar 2009 91,718 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Engine management light on

Rear brakes slightly distorted

Slight blow from rear exhaust box

Slight movement in both rear anti-roll bar links

Pass 12 Feb 2008 88,952 miles

Both rear tyres perished and worn on outer edge

Creak from steering

Nearside front tyre on limit on inner edge

Nearside steering rack gaiter perished

Slight blow from rear exhaust box

Fail 11 Feb 2008 88,949 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Both rear tyres perished and worn on outer edge

Creak from steering

Nearside front tyre on limit on inner edge

Nearside steering rack gaiter perished

Slight blow from rear exhaust box

Pass 13 Feb 2007 84,389 miles

Nearside front tyre low on inner edge

Offsidefront tyre low on inner and outer edge

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2006 79,347 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 79,347 miles

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

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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N450 JBY is a 1996 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 N450 JBY, 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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N450 JBY is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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