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P253 KSD

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

222,776 mi
Last recorded222,776 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP253 KSD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2010 222,776 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 222,772 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 222,209 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 222,209 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 221,105 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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P253 KSD is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P253 KSD, 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 P253 KSD registered?

P253 KSD is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P253 KSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P253 KSD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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