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N981 PPK

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

122,643 mi
Last recorded122,643 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN981 PPK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013 122,643 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 119,923 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 119,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 116,546 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 116,546 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 111,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 106,450 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 106,450 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 100,214 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 100,214 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Pass 19 Jun 2007 94,115 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 86,712 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 86,712 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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N981 PPK is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N981 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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What year was N981 PPK registered?

N981 PPK is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N981 PPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N981 PPK shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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