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P404 PGF

1996 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,403 mi
Last recorded97,403 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP404 PGF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2009 97,403 miles

Front pads heavily worn and discs corroded.

Play in nearside and offside rear inner anti-roll bar bushes.

Fail 17 Feb 2009 97,403 miles

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

Front pads heavily worn and discs corroded.

Play in nearside and offside rear inner anti-roll bar bushes.

Pass 8 Feb 2008 89,202 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 86,243 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes show cracking and slight splitting n/s most

n/s/r shock absorber damp

Fail 12 Feb 2007 86,240 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes show cracking and slight splitting n/s most

brake fluid level in resivior down slightly

n/s/r shock absorber damp

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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P404 PGF is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P404 PGF, 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 P404 PGF registered?

P404 PGF is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P404 PGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P404 PGF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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