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N286 PPJ

1995 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,683 mi
Last recorded98,683 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2010
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN286 PPJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2010 98,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Dec 2009 95,289 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 95,289 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 91,884 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 91,884 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 86,837 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 86,796 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2006 81,422 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 81,205 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure by fuel tank

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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N286 PPJ is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N286 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 N286 PPJ registered?

N286 PPJ is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 4 December 1995.

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