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N350 PPM

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

69,197 mi
Last recorded69,197 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN350 PPM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 69,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front c/v gator spilt small

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 68,946 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 68,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn cracking advise replacing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn cracking advise replacing

Offside Front Tyre worn cracking advise replacing

Pass 28 Jan 2017 68,215 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 68,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 67,793 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 67,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt adjustment fitting fractured seat belt attachment faulty or does not lock (5.2.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 67,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear door lock slightly faulty

offside front door body mode slightly insecure

offside number plat lamp slightly insecure

Pass 15 Jan 2014 67,081 miles

slight oil leak

offside front tyre worn to edge

rear wiper arm missing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear dooor difficult to open from outside/lock release needs attention

offside front door moulding insecure

Fail 15 Jan 2014 67,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear dooor difficult to open from outside/lock release needs attention

offside front door moulding insecure

offside front tyre worn to edge

rear wiper arm missing

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2012 66,621 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 66,621 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 66,115 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 65,525 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 65,525 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 62,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Feb 2009 62,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 59,294 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 59,294 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 56,381 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 56,381 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 53,875 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 53,875 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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N350 PPM is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 N350 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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N350 PPM is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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