CarVerify

Free Car Check

N621 PPJ

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,973 mi
Last recorded75,973 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN621 PPJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 75,973 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 73,746 miles

o/s/r lower wheel arch holed and corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 72,435 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 71,128 miles

o/s/r anti roll bar link slight play

Pass 11 Apr 2013 70,033 miles

inner sills and floor sections corroded

o/s washer weak

o/s wiper blade split on ends

Pass 12 Apr 2012 67,901 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Pass 21 Apr 2011 65,554 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing thin on outer edge

slight corrosion on rear boot floor and both sides rear inner sills

Pass 21 Apr 2010 62,597 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 62,591 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 60,996 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 60,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 58,276 miles

rear tyres getting low on tread in places

Pass 20 Aug 2007 55,278 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 52,275 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2006 52,222 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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
Full Toyota Carina reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N621 PPJ is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N621 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N621 PPJ?

You can check the full history of N621 PPJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N621 PPJ registered?

N621 PPJ is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 11 March 1996.

Is N621 PPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N621 PPJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N621 PPJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N621 PPJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.