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P161 SGF

1996 Toyota Carina

Black Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,802 mi
Last recorded76,802 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP161 SGF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2010 76,802 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 76,288 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 76,257 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre tread worn down to 2.5mm [185/65 X 14H]

Pass 4 Oct 2008 75,769 miles

Nearside front tyre tread worn out on inner edge. [185/65 X 14H]

Offside front tyre tread worn out on inner edge. [185/65 X 14H]

Fail 23 Oct 2007 75,250 miles

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

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

near side front indicator lense damage

Pass 23 Oct 2007 75,250 miles

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

near side front indicator lense damage

Pass 25 Oct 2006 68,004 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 59,381 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 59,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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P161 SGF is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Black with a 1,762cc 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 P161 SGF, 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 P161 SGF registered?

P161 SGF is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 24 September 1996.

Is P161 SGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P161 SGF 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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