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N749 PPJ

1996 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

197,952 mi
Last recorded197,952 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN749 PPJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2009 197,952 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

emmision test only just passing (see emmision printout)

engine management warning light on

front brake imbalance23%

nearside rear fog lamp broken showing white light to rear (not mandatory lamp) cannot fail test but reccomend be replaced . . see tester g.france

offside rear lamp broken (no white light showing at time of test)

Fail 6 Nov 2009 197,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

emmision test only just passing (see emmision printout)

engine management warning light on

nearside rear fog lamp broken showing white light to rear (not mandatory lamp) cannot fail test but reccomend be replaced . . see tester g.france

offside rear lamp broken (no white light showing at time of test)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 189,709 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 183,798 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 182,797 miles

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)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

CAT TEST ABORTED DUE TO CAR OVERHEATING

Pass 6 Nov 2006 180,644 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 180,632 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Spare tyre defective

fuel level gauge very low

Pass 12 Sep 2005 174,070 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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N749 PPJ is a 1996 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 N749 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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N749 PPJ is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 11 March 1996.

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