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N949 PPJ

1996 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,838 mi
Last recorded163,838 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN949 PPJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2010 163,838 miles

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

front number plate slightly bamaged

offside mirror slightly damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2009 155,147 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 150,547 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 145,706 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 138,893 miles

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 19 Apr 2006 138,336 miles

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

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

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

front registration plate cracked and starting to deteriorate

play in offside steering rack

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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N949 PPJ is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N949 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 N949 PPJ registered?

N949 PPJ is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 23 April 1996.

Is N949 PPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N949 PPJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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