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N485 JFA

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

51,444 mi
Last recorded51,444 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN485 JFA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 51,444 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 50,120 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 49,036 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 47,672 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 46,270 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 45,036 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 43,931 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 42,056 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 42,046 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 40,603 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 38,676 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 36,995 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 34,441 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 31,749 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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N485 JFA is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N485 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N485 JFA registered?

N485 JFA is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 22 April 1996.

Is N485 JFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N485 JFA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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