MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,266 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box leaking (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view side mirror (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion side seal (6.1.B.2)
+fuel cap replaced by temporary
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
fuel piper corroded
+fuel cap replaced by temporary
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
fuel piper corroded
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
offside and nearside rear tyres has cracks on the outer and inner wall
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
offside and nearside rear tyres has cracks on the outer and inner wall
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (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)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside rear tyre has a cracks on the inner and outer edges
offside rear tyre has a cracks on the outer and inner wall
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
body damage to nearside
Chip in offside headlamp glass
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play in offside steering rack
Slight play in o/s front top suspension mount
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
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P172 HRP is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 HRP, 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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P172 HRP is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 4 October 1996.
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