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N54 UPJ

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,907 mi
Last recorded98,907 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN54 UPJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2007 98,907 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 92,211 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 92,047 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

center exhaust mounting splitting

very slight oil weep from offside front shock absorber

Pass 4 Aug 2005 85,815 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 85,690 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2005 85,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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 UPJ is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N54 UPJ, 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 UPJ registered?

N54 UPJ is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 22 March 1996.

Is N54 UPJ safe to buy?

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