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P169 PYV

1996 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,666 mi
Last recorded95,666 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 PYV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 95,666 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 94,845 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 94,361 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 94,361 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 93,569 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 90,221 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 87,124 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 82,734 miles

cut in sidewall offside rear tyre but not exposed to cords

Pass 13 Jul 2011 78,973 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 74,218 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 69,760 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 69,760 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 66,277 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 62,834 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 62,834 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 59,233 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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P169 PYV is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P169 PYV, 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 P169 PYV registered?

P169 PYV is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P169 PYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P169 PYV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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