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N690 JLM

1996 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,298 mi
Last recorded87,298 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN690 JLM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2015 87,298 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 84,521 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 84,521 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 81,420 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 81,420 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 77,651 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 71,630 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 65,256 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 56,884 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 50,982 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 46,644 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 46,644 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 43,464 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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N690 JLM is a 1996 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N690 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 N690 JLM registered?

N690 JLM is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N690 JLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N690 JLM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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