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N629 COJ

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,518 mi
Last recorded138,518 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN629 COJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 138,518 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 120,980 miles

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

Nearside and offside tie rods have slight play in ball joints.

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 120,726 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside and offside tie rods have slight play in ball joints.

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 115,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 112,893 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s & o/s steering rack arms have slight play

Fail 26 Sep 2008 112,893 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s & o/s steering rack arms have slight play

Pass 24 Sep 2007 109,736 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 102,297 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 102,191 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 96,589 miles

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

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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N629 COJ is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N629 COJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N629 COJ registered?

N629 COJ is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 20 June 1996.

Is N629 COJ safe to buy?

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