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P133 PCL

1996 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,757 mi
Last recorded156,757 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP133 PCL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 156,757 miles

both front discs in poor condition

Fail 4 Mar 2011 156,757 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both front discs in poor condition

Pass 24 Feb 2010 146,817 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 136,533 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 136,533 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 124,659 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 108,144 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 108,144 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 93,822 miles

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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P133 PCL is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P133 PCL, 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 P133 PCL registered?

P133 PCL is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P133 PCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P133 PCL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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