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P242 HKO

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

61,987 mi
Last recorded61,987 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP242 HKO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 61,987 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 61,987 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 61,742 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 60,912 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 59,994 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 59,873 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 59,873 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 59,840 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 59,819 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 59,766 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 59,574 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 59,202 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 58,844 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 58,594 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 57,143 miles

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

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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P242 HKO is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P242 HKO, 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

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What year was P242 HKO registered?

P242 HKO is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P242 HKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P242 HKO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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