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P345 HYC

1996 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

226,788 mi
Last recorded226,788 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP345 HYC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 226,788 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2019 222,862 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 May 2019 222,862 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 219,486 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 219,486 miles

Emissions not tested Temperature too hot (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 216,534 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Jun 2017 216,534 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Outer to centre (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Outer to centre (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint Both drop links (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 May 2016 212,222 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 212,222 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 May 2015 202,751 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 202,751 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2014 192,957 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 192,957 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2013 181,702 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 170,635 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 158,485 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 148,119 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 135,806 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 125,106 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 113,257 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 113,100 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 102,101 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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P345 HYC is a 1996 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 P345 HYC, 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 P345 HYC registered?

P345 HYC is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P345 HYC safe to buy?

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