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N990 PPJ

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,712 mi
Last recorded67,712 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN990 PPJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2009 67,712 miles

front registration plate cracked

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

slight exhaust blow from rear section

Fail 3 Apr 2009 67,712 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front registration plate cracked

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

slight exhaust blow from rear section

Pass 3 Apr 2008 65,791 miles

front reg plate cracked

oil leak on engine

radiator deteriorating & leaking slightly

Pass 5 Apr 2007 63,755 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 63,755 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

1 slight play in offside front antiroll bar link †2 front number plate cracked †3 brake pads not checked

Pass 4 Apr 2006 61,218 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 61,218 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

1.n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape & nail intread †2.Brake pads not checked †3.Slight play in steering rack †4.Metal brake pipes starting to corrode(not checked above plastic covers)

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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N990 PPJ is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N990 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 N990 PPJ registered?

N990 PPJ is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N990 PPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N990 PPJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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