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N261 PPM

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,470 mi
Last recorded125,470 miles
Recorded on7 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN261 PPM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2008 125,470 miles

exhaust corroded

oil leak

rack on o/s head light

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear wiper split

Pass 29 May 2007 11,899 miles

o/shead lamp cracked

r n plate starting to seprate

rear number light cover losse

small oilleak

windsrceen chiped

Fail 24 May 2007 118,916 miles

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

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

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

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

windscreen chipped

o/s head lamp cracked

rear n plate starting to seprate

rear number light cover loose

small oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2006 111,738 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on innner edge n/s/f tyre worn on inner and oter edges advise only

offside head lamp has a crack in lens aim o.k

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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N261 PPM is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N261 PPM, 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.

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N261 PPM is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is N261 PPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N261 PPM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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