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N157 PPK

1995 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

120,448 mi
Last recorded120,448 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2007
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN157 PPK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2007 120,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight noise on both rear bearings

tank strapes corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2006 115,690 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 115,678 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

play in steering rack

Pass 10 Nov 2005 108,407 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2005 108,407 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

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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N157 PPK is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1995 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 108,288 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 N157 PPK, 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 31 years old, this Toyota Carina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N157 PPK is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 5 September 1995.

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