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N498 PPF

1995 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

96,396 mi
Last recorded96,396 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN498 PPF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 96,396 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Feb 2017 96,367 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 92,782 miles

brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2016 92,782 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2015 88,238 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 88,238 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 85,078 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2013 79,894 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 79,894 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 75,356 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 75,356 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 69,976 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 69,976 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 65,140 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 60,110 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 60,110 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 55,901 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 51,988 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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N498 PPF is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 N498 PPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N498 PPF registered?

N498 PPF is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 8 August 1995.

Is N498 PPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N498 PPF shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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