CarVerify

Free Car Check

P171 MBY

1996 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

111,015 mi
Last recorded111,015 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP171 MBY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 111,015 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 111,015 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 104,388 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 93,591 miles

Coolant leak ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 87,654 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 86,632 miles

Parking brake has only just met its efficiency and requires adjustment/repair

Pass 15 Jan 2020 85,934 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 85,966 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 84,757 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 83,535 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 82,401 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 81,102 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 79,666 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 78,188 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 76,909 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear bumper is damaged but no sharp edges

Fail 8 Jan 2013 76,909 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear bumper is damaged but no sharp edges

Pass 11 Jan 2012 75,635 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 75,635 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 73,815 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 71,746 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 69,493 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 69,493 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 67,269 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 64,642 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 64,642 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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
Full Toyota Carina reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P171 MBY is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P171 MBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P171 MBY?

You can check the full history of P171 MBY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P171 MBY registered?

P171 MBY is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 23 November 1996.

Is P171 MBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P171 MBY shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P171 MBY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P171 MBY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.