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P373 CHN

1996 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,600 mi
Last recorded114,600 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP373 CHN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 114,600 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 112,369 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 109,992 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 107,731 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 107,700 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 106,105 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 104,256 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 100,472 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 96,187 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 91,442 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 91,337 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x-over (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 85,261 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 79,655 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 73,744 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 73,744 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 67,147 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 62,373 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 58,206 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 55,028 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 51,126 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 46,421 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 42,854 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 40,307 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 37,440 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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P373 CHN is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P373 CHN, 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 P373 CHN registered?

P373 CHN is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P373 CHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P373 CHN shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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