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N56 JAT

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,253 mi
Last recorded147,253 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN56 JAT
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2011 147,253 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 147,253 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 136,021 miles

Exhaust system corroded and deteriorating.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s/r inner lens damaged (reverse light). Airbag warning lamp lit. N/s headlamp aim borderline low. O/s/r tyre cut on tread. N/s/f flexible brake hose cracking.

Pass 17 Mar 2009 117,774 miles

airbag warning light stays on

suspected fuel tank leak

Fail 16 Mar 2009 117,774 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

airbag warning light stays on

suspected fuel tank leak

Pass 25 Feb 2008 102,317 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 95,401 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 95,398 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 87,854 miles

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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N56 JAT is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N56 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 N56 JAT registered?

N56 JAT is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 16 May 1996.

Is N56 JAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N56 JAT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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