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P234 XEL

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,765 mi
Last recorded76,765 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP234 XEL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2017 76,765 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 70,209 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 63,323 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 56,904 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 50,104 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 43,276 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 41,326 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 40,749 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 39,799 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 37,887 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 34,854 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 30,704 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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P234 XEL is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P234 XEL, 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 P234 XEL registered?

P234 XEL is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P234 XEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P234 XEL shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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