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P165 CRD

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

156,727 mi
Last recorded156,727 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP165 CRD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 156,727 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 151,860 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 146,229 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 141,091 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 136,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 136,300 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2010 130,403 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 124,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 124,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 May 2009 120,766 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 120,766 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 114,095 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 106,198 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 98,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 98,613 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 95,149 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2006 86,874 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 86,874 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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P165 CRD is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P165 CRD, 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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P165 CRD is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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