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MLZ 8976

1996 Toyota Carina

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

144,927 mi
Last recorded144,927 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLZ 8976
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 144,927 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 144,916 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 137,951 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

cannot open n/s/r door from inside or outside

Fail 11 Jul 2011 137,951 miles

Front Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

cannot open n/s/r door from inside or outside

Pass 9 Jun 2010 130,041 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 130,041 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

fuel pipes to tank corroded n/s/rear suspension arm light bend

Pass 15 May 2009 128,331 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 128,331 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008
Pass 8 May 2007 125,417 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 125,413 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine management light staying on

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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MLZ 8976 is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MLZ 8976, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MLZ 8976 registered?

MLZ 8976 is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is MLZ 8976 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MLZ 8976 shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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