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N538 JRL

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

108,478 mi
Last recorded108,478 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN538 JRL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 108,478 miles

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

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

nearside rear lens cracked

Fail 1 Nov 2013 108,478 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside rear lens cracked

Pass 29 Oct 2012 105,470 miles

vehicle chassis section and streel brakepipes are underseald

Pass 21 Oct 2011 102,302 miles

vehicle chassis section and streel brakepipes underseald

Pass 4 Nov 2010 99,983 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 96,636 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 93,374 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 89,500 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 84,884 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 77,383 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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N538 JRL is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 106,071 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N538 JRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N538 JRL registered?

N538 JRL is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N538 JRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N538 JRL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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