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P144 EVP

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,857 mi
Last recorded132,857 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP144 EVP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 132,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r outer wheelarch has bubbles of corrosion

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 132,850 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r outer wheelarch has bubbles of corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2014 124,281 miles

slight blow from crack in exhaust middle box

slight play in near side front steering rack inner joint

Fail 5 Mar 2014 124,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight blow from crack in exhaust middle box

slight play in near side front steering rack inner joint

Pass 19 Nov 2012 113,184 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 106,758 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 99,276 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 94,054 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 87,709 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 83,104 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 82,581 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 76,604 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS CLOSE TO WEAR LIMIT/ SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S OF STREERING RACK

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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P144 EVP is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P144 EVP, 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 P144 EVP registered?

P144 EVP is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 August 1996.

Is P144 EVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P144 EVP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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