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N189 PPJ

1995 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,058 mi
Last recorded66,058 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN189 PPJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 66,058 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 66,058 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 60,492 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also has slight wear on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 52,950 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 52,949 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 45,780 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 39,939 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 39,610 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 39,583 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 39,375 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 38,454 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 37,061 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 35,741 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 34,467 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 32,953 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 31,241 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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N189 PPJ is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 N189 PPJ, 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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What year was N189 PPJ registered?

N189 PPJ is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 15 August 1995.

Is N189 PPJ safe to buy?

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