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N483 JFA

1996 Toyota Carina

Grey Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,746 mi
Last recorded140,746 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN483 JFA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2009 140,746 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 140,744 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear 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 18 Nov 2008 131,015 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 131,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 128,194 miles

Front brake pads seem low, recommend further inspection.

Front tyres wearing on outer edges, 2-3mm, limit 1.6mm, keep check on.

Rear brake pipes to load sensor corroding, recommend attention or replacement.

Fail 6 Nov 2007 128,059 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Emissions to be re-tested.

Front brake pads seem low, recommend further inspection.

Front tyres wearing on outer edges, 2-3mm, limit 1.6mm, keep check on.

Rear brake pipes to load sensor corroding, recommend attention or replacement.

Pass 2 May 2006 120,716 miles

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

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

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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N483 JFA is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N483 JFA, 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 N483 JFA registered?

N483 JFA is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N483 JFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N483 JFA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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