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N557 JLW

1999 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,494 mi
Last recorded161,494 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2006
Typical for 1999 Toyota Carina146,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN557 JLW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2006 161,494 miles

advise brake fluid level

advise exhaust

advise rack

advise rear bumber

advise rear lens

Fail 24 Apr 2006 161,494 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

advise brake fluid level

advise exhaust

advise rear bumper

advise rear lens

advise steering rack

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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N557 JLW is a 1999 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 146,456 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 N557 JLW, 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 27 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of N557 JLW?

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What year was N557 JLW registered?

N557 JLW is a 1999 Toyota Carina, first registered on 16 July 1999.

Is N557 JLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N557 JLW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N557 JLW have outstanding finance?

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