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N518 PPM

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

92,191 mi
Last recorded92,191 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN518 PPM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 92,191 miles

Corrosion on fuel filler

Corrosion on rear axle

Oil leak

Slight blow on downpipe

Fail 1 Oct 2020 92,125 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill closing section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill closing section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/s outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion on fuel filler

Corrosion on rear axle

Oil leak

Slight blow on downpipe

Pass 24 Sep 2019 88,426 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 19 Sep 2019 88,425 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 9 Oct 2018 84,792 miles

Offside Rear drop link

Pass 20 Sep 2017 77,625 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 74,263 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 70,359 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 68,359 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes

Pass 23 Sep 2013 65,600 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 62,280 miles

n/s and o/s front to rear brake pipes

Fail 18 Sep 2012 62,280 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s and o/s front to rear brake pipes

Pass 23 Sep 2011 60,023 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 57,705 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 55,576 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 53,994 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 52,147 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 49,859 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 49,859 miles

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

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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N518 PPM is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 N518 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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N518 PPM is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N518 PPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N518 PPM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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