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N97 PPH

1995 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

61,131 mi
Last recorded61,131 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN97 PPH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 61,131 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both lower sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 59,964 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 58,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 57,407 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 55,699 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 54,192 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 52,558 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 51,498 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 49,844 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 48,189 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 46,373 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension arms showing signs of corrosion.

slight age cracking in both front tyres.

Pass 12 Aug 2015 44,287 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 41,838 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 40,112 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 38,201 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 38,191 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 36,655 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 35,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 33,296 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 31,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f brake flex ferrils slightly corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres showing signs of age cracking

Pass 18 Aug 2007 30,263 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Aug 2006 29,375 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 29,375 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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N97 PPH is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1995 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 108,288 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N97 PPH, 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 31 years old, this Toyota Carina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N97 PPH is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 8 September 1995.

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