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P303 RHX

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1770cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

57,438 mi
Last recorded57,438 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP303 RHX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,770cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2017 57,438 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine misfiring

o/s/f headlamp for a left hand drive vehicle

Pass 8 Sep 2016 55,695 miles

noise when pulling away

play in front anti-roll bar drop links

slight exhaust blow evident

Pass 30 Sep 2015 54,054 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 54,053 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 49,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 41,555 miles

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

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

n/s headlamp washer missing

Pass 2 Oct 2012 39,625 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 39,625 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 37,493 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 34,133 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 34,133 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 31,957 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 29,027 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyre sidewalls perrishing

Fail 31 Oct 2008 29,027 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyre sidewalls perrishing

Pass 3 Oct 2007 25,615 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 22,632 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 22,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyre outer edges cracking

nail in tyre

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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P303 RHX is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,770cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P303 RHX, 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 P303 RHX registered?

P303 RHX is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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