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P102 PYV

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

120,088 mi
Last recorded120,088 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP102 PYV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 120,088 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 119,159 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2012 119,159 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2011 118,004 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 118,004 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 116,610 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear wiper blade damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2010 116,610 miles

rear wiper blade damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2009 109,800 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 109,800 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

nearside rear inner lamp broken

Fail 12 Aug 2008 101,450 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 101,450 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 94,254 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 94,254 miles

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 86,943 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 86,943 miles

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

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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P102 PYV is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P102 PYV, 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

How do I check the history of P102 PYV?

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What year was P102 PYV registered?

P102 PYV is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 18 September 1996.

Is P102 PYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P102 PYV shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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