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N79 UPJ

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

136,995 mi
Last recorded136,995 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN79 UPJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 136,995 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 134,292 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 134,271 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Reading 1.059 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive Reading 3.700%vol. (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive Reading 550ppm (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 129,046 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 125,427 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 121,920 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 116,934 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 112,394 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 109,512 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 109,506 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2010 105,984 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 101,793 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 97,341 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 91,720 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 85,391 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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N79 UPJ is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 N79 UPJ, 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 N79 UPJ registered?

N79 UPJ is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 25 March 1996.

Is N79 UPJ safe to buy?

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