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P121 KKY

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2013
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

170,925 mi
Last recorded170,925 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 KKY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2012 170,925 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 162,603 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 162,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 151,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 146,341 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 89,234 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 138,262 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 125,328 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 111,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 105,217 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 94,434 miles

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

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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P121 KKY is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 P121 KKY, 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.

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What year was P121 KKY registered?

P121 KKY is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P121 KKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P121 KKY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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