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N548 PPC

1995 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

196,571 mi
Last recorded196,571 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN548 PPC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2014 196,571 miles

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 192,216 miles

BATTERY INSCURE

Pass 20 Jan 2012 187,031 miles

BATTERY INSCURE

Pass 26 Jan 2011 180,119 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 180,119 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 172,908 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 163,992 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 163,932 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 154,704 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 154,704 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 143,986 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 134,535 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 134,335 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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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N548 PPC is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N548 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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What year was N548 PPC registered?

N548 PPC is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 3 November 1995.

Is N548 PPC safe to buy?

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