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P161 HKL

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,275 mi
Last recorded127,275 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP161 HKL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2011 127,275 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 126,157 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 123,496 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 120,513 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 120,511 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 116,898 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 113,633 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 110,353 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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P161 HKL is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 106,071 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P161 HKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P161 HKL registered?

P161 HKL is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P161 HKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P161 HKL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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