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N54 JAT

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

185,612 mi
Last recorded185,612 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN54 JAT
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 185,612 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 184,151 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 183,618 miles

slight play in steering inner tie rods

Pass 6 Jan 2023 183,064 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering inner tierods slight play

Pass 14 Jan 2022 182,380 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 182,377 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 181,713 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear quarter panels/ sills slightly rusty

slight play in steering inner arms

Pass 12 Jul 2019 179,752 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

rear inner sills rusty

Pass 14 Jul 2018 178,603 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 178,527 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 177,435 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. service brake poor on balance & performance test (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 177,419 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle poor on balance & performance check 35% variance (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 175,450 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 169,425 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 160,326 miles

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 151,088 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 151,032 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 141,938 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 134,418 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 134,418 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 127,019 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 117,708 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 117,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 108,908 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 100,311 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 94,024 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 94,024 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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N54 JAT is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 N54 JAT, 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 N54 JAT registered?

N54 JAT is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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