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P215 TWX

1996 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,142 mi
Last recorded156,142 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP215 TWX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2010 156,142 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 156,130 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 107,927 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 107,844 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 83,602 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 58,005 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 56,098 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 48,858 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 48,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.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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P215 TWX is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P215 TWX, 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 P215 TWX registered?

P215 TWX is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 24 October 1996.

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