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N309 PPM

1996 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,612 mi
Last recorded67,612 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN309 PPM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2007 67,612 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges

Front Exhaust Joint Corroding

N/S/F Brake Pipe Corroding

O/S/F Wiper Blade Splitting & Smearing Slightly

On Retest Rear Hubs & Suspension Had Sign Of Fluid Around Them

Rear Brake Compensator Corroding

Slight Play In Steering Rack Inner Joints

Under Engine Tray Loose

Fail 22 Oct 2007 67,593 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges

Front Exhaust Joint Corroding

N/S/F Brake Pipe Corroding

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

O/S/F Wiper Blade Splitting & Smearing Slightly

Rear Brake Compensator Corroding

Slight Play In Steering Rack Inner Joints

Under Engine Tray Loose

Pass 13 Jan 2007 63,761 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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N309 PPM is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N309 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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What year was N309 PPM registered?

N309 PPM is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 10 January 1996.

Is N309 PPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N309 PPM shows 3 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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