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P231 HWB

1996 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,367 mi
Last recorded101,367 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP231 HWB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 101,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 99,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 95,797 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 95,797 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 90,205 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 90,205 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 86,524 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 86,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 82,310 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 75,039 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 75,039 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 67,358 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 61,125 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 61,125 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 54,041 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 52,070 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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P231 HWB is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P231 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 P231 HWB registered?

P231 HWB is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P231 HWB safe to buy?

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