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N46 PPM

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

163,727 mi
Last recorded163,727 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN46 PPM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 163,727 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

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

engine oil leak

surface corrosion in o/s/r + n/s/r trailing arm mounting points

surface corrosion in rear sub-frame

Fail 8 Aug 2016 163,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

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

engine oil leak

surface corrosion in o/s/r + n/s/r trailing arm mounting points

surface corrosion in rear sub-frame

Pass 3 Aug 2015 161,249 miles

exhaust centre pipe cracked & slightly leaking exhaust gases

forward rear radius arm bushes have slight movement

heavy surface corrosion in fuel filler spout

high pressure pipe from fuel filter to spray bar has been chewed

noise from steering wheel in full left lock

slight engine oil leak

surface corrosion in centre rear metal brake pipe

surface corrosion throughout rear sub-frame & rear suspension components

Fail 29 Jul 2015 161,249 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

exhaust centre pipe cracked & slightly leaking exhaust gases

forward rear radius arm bushes have slight movement

heavy surface corrosion in fuel filler spout

high pressure pipe from fuel filter to spray bar has been chewed

noise from steering wheel in full left lock

slight engine oil leak

surface corrosion in centre rear metal brake pipe

surface corrosion throughout rear sub-frame & rear suspension components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 158,639 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

engine oil leak

heavy surface corrosion in rear suspension components + rear sub-frame + rear trailing arm mounting points

noise from steering wheel in full left lock

surface corrosion in o/s/f + n/s/f + n/s/r + centre to rear metal brake pipes

Fail 25 Jul 2014 158,639 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

engine oil leak

heavy surface corrosion in rear suspension components + rear sub-frame + rear trailing arm mounting points

noise from steering wheel in full left lock

surface corrosion in o/s/f + n/s/f + n/s/r + centre to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 6 Aug 2013 154,528 miles

engine oil leak

heavy surface corrosion in rear suspension components

noise from steering wheel in full left lock

surface corrosion in o/s + n/s/f + n/s/r + centre to rear metal brake pipes

Fail 5 Aug 2013 154,528 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine oil leak

heavy surface corrosion in rear suspension components

noise from steering wheel in full left lock

surface corrosion in o/s + n/s/f + n/s/r + centre to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 3 Aug 2012 149,830 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

heavy surface corrosion in rear suspension components

Fail 30 Jul 2012 149,830 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

heavy surface corrosion in rear suspension components

Pass 25 Jul 2011 144,816 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 144,803 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 138,722 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s headlight holed

o/s headlight cracked

Pass 12 Aug 2009 133,378 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s headlight cracked

windscreen scratched

Fail 12 Aug 2009 133,372 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s headlight cracked

windscreen scratched

Pass 14 Aug 2008 127,820 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2008 127,815 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 121,716 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s rear tyre just legal inner edge

play in o/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 17 Aug 2006 115,634 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 115,629 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2006 115,611 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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N46 PPM is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 N46 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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N46 PPM is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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