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N941 NJO

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

189,616 mi
Last recorded189,616 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN941 NJO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 189,616 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general rusting on underside of vehicle/brake pipes rusting/nearside rear and offside front tyres worn on tread edges/nearside front and nearside rear tyres cut on outer wall

offside front tyre cut in outer tread

Pass 18 Mar 2011 185,635 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general rusting on underside of vehicle/brake pipes rusting/nearside rear tyre cracking on outer wall and worn on inner and outer tread/offside front tyre worn on inner and outer tread/nearside front tyre cut on outer wall

Fail 16 Mar 2011 185,608 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general rusting on underside of vehicle/brake pipes rusting/nearside rear tyre cracking on outer wall and worn on inner and outer tread/offside front tyre worn on inner and outer tread/nearside front tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 26 Feb 2010 179,449 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 179,449 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 175,418 miles

middle & rear exhaust starting to corrode

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres scrubbing both edges

oil leaks from eng

rear brake pipe into compensator starting to corrode

rear no plate distorted

rear suspension soft

slight exhaust blow front pipe

slight play o/s/r wheel

Fail 25 Feb 2009 175,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

middle & rear exhaust starting to corrode

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres scrubbing both edges

oil leaks from eng

rear brake pipe into compensator starting to corrode

rear no plate distorted

rear suspension soft

slight exhaust blow front pipe

slight play o/s/r wheel

Pass 27 Feb 2008 171,388 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 171,388 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

n/s mirror glass insecure

Pass 1 Mar 2007 161,802 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/r anti roll bar drop link worn

Pass 2 Mar 2006 155,326 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 155,285 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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N941 NJO is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N941 NJO, 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 N941 NJO registered?

N941 NJO is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 23 May 1996.

Is N941 NJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N941 NJO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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