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N361 PPJ

1995 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,980 mi
Last recorded155,980 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN361 PPJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 155,980 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 154,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 150,324 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 148,400 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 145,469 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 145,463 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 141,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/r wheel arch corroding.

Fail 31 May 2016 141,922 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/r wheel arch corroding.

Pass 8 Jun 2015 139,902 miles

front tyres perishing

rear wheel arches corroding.

Fail 5 Jun 2015 139,899 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres perishing

rear wheel arches corroding.

Pass 13 Mar 2014 135,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake lines corroded.

Fail 13 Mar 2014 135,613 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Oil leak

Rear brake lines corroded.

Pass 6 Mar 2013 134,553 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 129,474 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 129,463 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2011 126,702 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 120,563 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 11,405 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 11,405 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 3 Mar 2008 107,088 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 107,088 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 100,361 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 93,119 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 93,119 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

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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N361 PPJ is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N361 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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N361 PPJ is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 November 1995.

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