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P345 TFH

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

82,706 mi
Last recorded82,706 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP345 TFH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 82,706 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 79,004 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 74,739 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 70,444 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 62,752 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 59,165 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 59,130 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 55,457 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 48,191 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 47,457 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres surface cracking

Pass 25 Jul 2014 44,358 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 44,300 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 41,307 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 38,648 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 35,400 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 30,588 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

osr tyre wearing 2.8mm

slight brake judder on brake pedal under rear os braking

Pass 3 Jul 2009 27,290 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 25,544 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 22,698 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 19,369 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 TFH is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P345 TFH, 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

How do I check the history of P345 TFH?

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What year was P345 TFH registered?

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

Is P345 TFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P345 TFH shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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