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N488 PPC

1995 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,499 mi
Last recorded136,499 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2007
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN488 PPC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2007 136,499 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

engine management light on

nearside headlamp lns holed and cracked

nearside outer sill damaged

offside rear light lens damaged

play in wiper linkage?

slight lift in both front bottom ball joints

slight plat in nearside steering arm joint

small cut in nearside front tyre outer wall

Fail 24 Sep 2007 136,072 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

engine management light on

nearside headlamp lns holed and cracked

nearside outer sill damaged

offside rear light lens damaged

play in wiper linkage?

slight lift in both front bottom ball joints

slight plat in nearside steering arm joint

small cut in nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 9 Oct 2006 132,519 miles

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

engine management light on

hole in nearside headlamp lens

offside rear inner light lens damaged

rust on both front to rear brake pipes

rust on both rear brake pipes

slight exhaust blow from down pipe/manifold joint

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Oct 2005 128,827 miles

both rear antiroll bar saddle bushes slightley worn

corrosion rear brake pipes

slight blow exhaust downpipe gasket

some imbalance front brakes

Fail 18 Oct 2005 128,827 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear antiroll bar saddle bushes slightley worn

corrosion rear brake pipes

slight blow exhaust downpipe gasket

some imbalance front brakes

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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N488 PPC is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N488 PPC, 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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N488 PPC is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 2 November 1995.

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