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N257 PPM

1995 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,489 mi
Last recorded136,489 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN257 PPM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2013 136,489 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 136,489 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 127,583 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 127,583 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 119,753 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 107,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 98,878 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 88,537 miles

front wiper blades torn

offside rear tyre wall perished

Fail 4 Mar 2008 88,485 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front wiper blades torn

offside rear tyre wall perished

Pass 14 Mar 2007 79,266 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 79,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

windscreen chiped, † † †front exhaust has a slight blow, † † †brake pipes corroded in general.

Pass 8 Mar 2006 72,070 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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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N257 PPM is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N257 PPM, 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 N257 PPM registered?

N257 PPM is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 6 December 1995.

Is N257 PPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N257 PPM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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