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P35 VFG

1996 Toyota Carina

Grey Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,248 mi
Last recorded133,248 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP35 VFG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2012 133,248 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake pads getting low

Fail 23 Feb 2012 133,248 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Jan 2011 121,551 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 107,850 miles

Brake pipes at rear slightly coroded

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 107,850 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Brake pipes at rear slightly coroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 98,535 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 89,151 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 77,036 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 67,697 miles

front discs corroded on outer edge

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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P35 VFG is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P35 VFG, 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 P35 VFG registered?

P35 VFG is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 24 September 1996.

Is P35 VFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P35 VFG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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