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N857 JLX

1996 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

12,987 mi
Last recorded12,987 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN857 JLX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2010 12,987 miles

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

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 124,780 miles

both rear shock absorbers leaking

judder from both rear brakes

offside rear tyre worn low

Fail 15 Jul 2009 124,773 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

both rear shock absorbers leaking

judder from both rear brakes

offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 22 May 2008 118,658 miles

Battery insecure

beam pattern poor on nearside front headlamp

both rear shock absorbers leaking

judder from rear brakes

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

offside and nearside rear main brake pipes corroded

play in nearside rear anti-roll bar link pin

play in offside front anti-roll bar link

slight blow from exhaust

Fail 22 May 2008 118,652 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

beam pattern poor on nearside front headlamp

both rear shock absorbers leaking

judder from rear brakes

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

offside and nearside rear main brake pipes corroded

play in nearside rear anti-roll bar link pin

play in offside front anti-roll bar link

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 10 May 2007 111,586 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 102,228 miles

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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N857 JLX is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 106,071 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N857 JLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N857 JLX registered?

N857 JLX is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N857 JLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N857 JLX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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