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P178 TDX

1996 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

152,668 mi
Last recorded152,668 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP178 TDX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2013 152,668 miles

Both Nearside And Offside Rear Tyres Starting To Crack And Perish On Tread.

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel Filler Neck Excessively Corroded And Extremely Fragile And In Poor Condition.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Fog Lamp Not Working On Tow Bar Electics

Pass 14 Jun 2012 146,045 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 143,480 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 139,680 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2009 135,623 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 130,753 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 123,937 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 118,171 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 112,066 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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P178 TDX is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P178 TDX, 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 P178 TDX registered?

P178 TDX is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 August 1996.

Is P178 TDX safe to buy?

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