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P34 YPB

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,049 mi
Last recorded83,049 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP34 YPB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 83,049 miles

Front no plate cracked

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 83,049 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front no plate cracked

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 82,231 miles

front number plate cracked

Offside underside of car rusty at rear

Pass 7 Aug 2015 81,707 miles

Front number plate cracked

underside of car rusty in places

Pass 7 Aug 2014 80,663 miles

slight bind nsr brake when jacked up

Fail 7 Aug 2014 80,663 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight bind nsr brake when jacked up

Pass 12 Jul 2013 79,770 miles

front no plate cracked

slight bind nsr brake when jacked up

Pass 3 Jul 2012 76,950 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 72,254 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 68,677 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 68,677 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 67,247 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 66,127 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 66,127 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 60,877 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 55,981 miles

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

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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P34 YPB is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P34 YPB, 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

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What year was P34 YPB registered?

P34 YPB is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P34 YPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P34 YPB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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