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P169 SOO

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,708 mi
Last recorded105,708 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 SOO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2009 105,708 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2007 93,136 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 93,135 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 80,535 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 80,535 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 73,785 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 73,785 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 60,589 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 SOO is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P169 SOO, 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 SOO registered?

P169 SOO is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 25 October 1996.

Is P169 SOO safe to buy?

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