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N604 PPJ

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

186,177 mi
Last recorded186,177 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN604 PPJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 186,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 172,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Small Chip on Windscreen

Pass 22 Aug 2016 156,229 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 141,370 miles

slight play in o/s steering arm

Fail 25 Aug 2015 141,368 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% 1 x pad or slider seized (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Stop lamp not working all 3 stops (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 14 Aug 2014 125,397 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 125,397 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 109,159 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 109,159 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 92,987 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 87,848 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 87,848 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2010 85,632 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear door will not open.

Pass 16 May 2009 82,414 miles

n/s/r door does not open from inside or out

Pass 19 May 2008 79,113 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 74,815 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 70,171 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 65,830 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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N604 PPJ is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N604 PPJ, 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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N604 PPJ is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 8 February 1996.

Is N604 PPJ safe to buy?

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