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P229 HWB

1996 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,867 mi
Last recorded121,867 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP229 HWB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2011 121,867 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 113,390 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 105,706 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 97,458 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 87,344 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 87,300 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 81,695 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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P229 HWB is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P229 HWB, 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 P229 HWB registered?

P229 HWB is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P229 HWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P229 HWB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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