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N268 PPM

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,761 mi
Last recorded112,761 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN268 PPM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 112,761 miles

corrosion underside of car in places

exhaust system corroded

front brake inbalance high (border line pass0

nail in nearside rear tyre

tyres close to legal limit

Pass 7 Aug 2013 109,429 miles

brake fluid low

coil springs corroded

coolant low

corrosion underside of car in place

exhaust corroded

front brake inbalance high border line pass

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2012 105,678 miles

brake fluid low

coil springs corroded

coolant low

exhaust system corroded

front and rear brake hoses deteriorated

front brake inbalance high (border line pass)

nearside rear brake pipe corroded (border line pass)

offside and nearside front and rear brake hose ferrals harshly corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2012 105,678 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

brake fluid low

coil springs corroded

coolant low

exhaust system corroded

front and rear brake hoses deteriorated

front brake inbalance high (border line pass)

nearside rear brake pipe corroded (border line pass)

offside and nearside front and rear brake hose ferrals harshly corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2011 101,705 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 101,698 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 97,603 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 97,602 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 93,721 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 89,225 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear number plate deterating

Fail 6 Aug 2008 89,225 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear number plate deterating

Pass 3 Aug 2007 82,415 miles

see vt32 221445117252

Fail 3 Aug 2007 82,415 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

wiper just clear screen

Pass 3 Aug 2006 70,306 miles

as per previous advisory sheet

Fail 3 Aug 2006 70,306 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2005 24,676 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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N268 PPM is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N268 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 30 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N268 PPM is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 2 January 1996.

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