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N868 PPK

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,587 mi
Last recorded155,587 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN868 PPK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2011 155,587 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Brake pedal rubber worn

Corrosion to offside front door

Damage to rear of vehicle

Dampness to nearside rear shock absorber

Front number plate cracked

Front tyres starting to wear low on edges

Slight blow from centre exhaust joint and in poor condition

Slight dampness to nearside front shock absorber

Slight dampness to power steering pump

Slight movement in both front seat backs

Slight movement in both rear anti-roll bar D bushes

Slight play in both front inner steering arm joints

Pass 1 Apr 2010 145,778 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside front tyre on legal limit

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on edges

Offside headlamp aim on limit

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link

Stone damage to windscreen

Fail 30 Mar 2010 145,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Battery insecure

Nearside front tyre on legal limit

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on edges

Offside headlamp aim on limit

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 17 Apr 2009 137,422 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes split

Offside rear light damaged

Slight movement in both rear anti-roll bar link bushes

Slight play in steering

Stone damage to windscreen

Fail 17 Apr 2009 137,422 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes split

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear light damaged

Slight movement in both rear anti-roll bar link bushes

Slight play in steering

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 18 Apr 2008 125,910 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 124,206 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Battery insecure

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

Fail 13 Apr 2007 108,319 miles

Both front lower arm bushes perished

Both rear tyres perished

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

Play in nearside front wheel bearing

Stone damage to nearside headlamp

Pass 13 Apr 2007 108,319 miles

Both front lower arm bushes perished

Both rear tyres perished

Play in nearside front wheel bearing

Stone damage to nearside headlamp

Pass 29 Mar 2006 98,102 miles

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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N868 PPK is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N868 PPK, 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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N868 PPK is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 27 June 1996.

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