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N484 JWU

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,682 mi
Last recorded112,682 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN484 JWU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 112,682 miles

chip in windscreen in zone b under 40mm

offside front lower ball joint very slightly worn

radiator deteriorating

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 May 2011 104,723 miles

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

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

advise exhaust system rusty

advise n/s/r tyre bold on inner edge and worn on outer edge

advise o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and close to wear indicators

advise radiator fins deteriorated

Fail 5 May 2011 104,723 miles

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

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

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

advise exhaust system rusty

advise n/s/r tyre bold on inner edge and worn on outer edge

advise o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and close to wear indicators

advise radiator fins deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2010 90,794 miles

offside front indicator lens missing still the correct colour

offside front tyre tread slightly low on inner edge

radiator deteriorating slightly

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 12 May 2009 80,424 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 79,963 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre tread worn very low

Pass 21 Apr 2008 76,900 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 76,900 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 72,037 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 72,037 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 68,811 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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N484 JWU is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N484 JWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N484 JWU?

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What year was N484 JWU registered?

N484 JWU is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 3 May 1996.

Is N484 JWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N484 JWU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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