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P140 PLX

1996 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1760cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,293 mi
Last recorded45,293 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP140 PLX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,760cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2017 45,293 miles

Front both discs are corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2016 45,288 miles

slight brake bind nearside rear

Pass 20 Jun 2015 44,911 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 44,833 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 43,189 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 41,573 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 39,618 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 37,093 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 34,088 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 31,185 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 28,601 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 25,596 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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P140 PLX is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,760cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P140 PLX, 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 P140 PLX registered?

P140 PLX is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P140 PLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P140 PLX shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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