CarVerify

Free Car Check

P203 HKD

1996 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1770cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2011
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,341 mi
Last recorded149,341 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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

RegistrationP203 HKD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,770cc

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

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2010 149,341 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 149,341 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 139,645 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 139,645 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 132,260 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 132,255 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 123,151 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 118,137 miles

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

rear n/s os/ rear brake pipes poor and covered in greased.

Pass 8 Jul 2008 117,682 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 114,502 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 114,480 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

drivers window inop

Pass 3 Aug 2006 110,501 miles

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

tick over is high

Pass 4 Aug 2005 107,308 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
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

P203 HKD is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,770cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 P203 HKD, 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 P203 HKD?

You can check the full history of P203 HKD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P203 HKD registered?

P203 HKD is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P203 HKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P203 HKD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P203 HKD 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 P203 HKD. 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.