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N672 PPJ

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

147,746 mi
Last recorded147,746 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN672 PPJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2011 147,746 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

all rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 20 Jan 2010 143,553 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

sump corroded & very bad oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2010 143,553 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

sump corroded & very bad oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2009 139,880 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2008 135,121 miles

Oil leak

sump rusting

Pass 10 Jan 2007 129,915 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 129,915 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 123,605 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2006 123,455 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

surjest both front tyres be changed as apair

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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N672 PPJ is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 106,071 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 E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N672 PPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N672 PPJ registered?

N672 PPJ is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 20 February 1996.

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