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N680 JLM

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,287 mi
Last recorded74,287 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN680 JLM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 74,287 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Mar 2019 74,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Mar 2018 72,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perishing/splitting on sidewall

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing/splitting on sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre perishing/splitting on sidewall

Pass 11 Mar 2017 70,846 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 70,846 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 69,254 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 69,254 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 66,800 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 66,800 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 63,531 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 61,630 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 61,019 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 60,376 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 59,311 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 57,249 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 54,368 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 52,884 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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N680 JLM is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 N680 JLM, 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 N680 JLM registered?

N680 JLM is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 23 July 1996.

Is N680 JLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N680 JLM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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