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N508 JLP

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,775 mi
Last recorded162,775 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN508 JLP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 162,775 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 157,657 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 151,864 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside front and nearside rear door has damage

Nearside front bumper has damage

Nearside front wing has damage

Nearside front wiper blade has slight splt

Nearside rear wing has damage

Offside front bottom door has corrosion

Offside front door has damage

Offside front wing has damage

Offside rear door has damage

Rear bumper has damage

Rear fog light lense has crack not showing white light

Rear registration plate has slight damage

Rear tailgate has damage

Pass 15 Feb 2010 146,458 miles

All body panels slightly damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 146,458 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All body panels slightly damaged

Engine missfiring

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 143,805 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Various dents all over car

Pass 1 Dec 2007 138,035 miles

Car has various dents on the body

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Dec 2007 138,035 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Car has various dents on the body

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 118,062 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 118,062 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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N508 JLP is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N508 JLP, 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 N508 JLP registered?

N508 JLP is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 June 1996.

Is N508 JLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N508 JLP shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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