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P151 EVP

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

177,789 mi
Last recorded177,789 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP151 EVP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 177,789 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 177,789 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 175,602 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 175,602 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 172,309 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 172,309 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 169,761 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 165,232 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 165,232 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 160,065 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 154,456 miles

front registration plate deteriorated

front to rear brake pipes covered in trunking not allowing full inspection

Fail 6 Apr 2009 154,444 miles

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

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

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

front registration plate deteriorated

front to rear brake pipes covered in trunking not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Apr 2008 142,962 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 130,174 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 130,174 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 115,984 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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P151 EVP is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P151 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P151 EVP?

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What year was P151 EVP registered?

P151 EVP is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 6 August 1996.

Is P151 EVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P151 EVP shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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