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P254 SGB

1996 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,738 mi
Last recorded64,738 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP254 SGB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2012 64,738 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 64,266 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing inner edges

wiper linkage worn

Pass 1 Sep 2009 63,278 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

spare tyre flat

wiper linkage worn

Pass 18 Aug 2008 62,157 miles

inner and outer side walls off n/s rear tyre perished slightly,and inner side wall off o/s rear tyre perished slightly

Pass 30 Aug 2007 59,682 miles

both front brake pipes corroding

both rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 11 Sep 2006 57,271 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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P254 SGB is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P254 SGB, 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 P254 SGB registered?

P254 SGB is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P254 SGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P254 SGB shows 6 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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