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P172 CNU

1996 Toyota Carina

White Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

222,605 mi
Last recorded222,605 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 CNU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 222,605 miles

Front brake hoses deteriorating

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fluid round fuel tank

some corrosion on brake pipes at rear

Fail 26 Jul 2017 222,605 miles

Front brake hoses deteriorating

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fluid round fuel tank

some corrosion on brake pipes at rear

Pass 20 Jul 2016 220,987 miles

Front brake hoses deteriorating

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jul 2016 220,896 miles

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

Front brake hoses deteriorating

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jul 2015 218,692 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front Tyre worn on edge

Fail 21 Jul 2015 218,692 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front Tyre worn on edge

Pass 22 Jul 2014 217,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 10 Jul 2014 217,423 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 4 Jul 2013 215,468 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 215,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 209,079 miles

Both rear brake hoses starting to crack

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Small amount of play in both sides of steering rack

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 13 Jul 2012 209,079 miles

Both rear brake hoses starting to crack

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Small amount of play in both sides of steering rack

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 14 Jul 2011 198,400 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rack slight play

Pass 23 Jul 2010 191,080 miles

slight play in nearside front wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack arm joints

Pass 18 Jul 2009 183,678 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 176,699 miles

slight play in nearside front wheel bearings

Pass 30 Jul 2007 169,567 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 163,188 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2006 163,188 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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
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P172 CNU is a 1996 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 P172 CNU, 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 P172 CNU registered?

P172 CNU is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 3 August 1996.

Is P172 CNU safe to buy?

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