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N955 PPK

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

120,755 mi
Last recorded120,755 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN955 PPK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 120,755 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 113,004 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 113,004 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 99,770 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 99,770 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 89,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 89,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 76,213 miles

Oil leak

emissions readings high

Fail 7 Dec 2011 76,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

emissions readings high

Pass 1 Dec 2010 61,075 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 53,830 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 46,709 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 46,701 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s rear tyre deteriorated on outter sidewall

Pass 28 Sep 2007 42,721 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 42,721 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 41,473 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 41,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2005 39,650 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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N955 PPK is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 N955 PPK, 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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N955 PPK is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 17 June 1996.

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