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P426 PGF

1996 Toyota Carina

Black Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,096 mi
Last recorded88,096 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP426 PGF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 88,096 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 82,643 miles

offside front tyre near limit

offside rear tyre wearing to edge

rear number plate deteriorated

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 26 Jun 2013 80,682 miles

high level brake light not working

offside wiper splitting

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 27 Jun 2012 78,281 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 28 Jun 2011 76,031 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 73,479 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls perishing - nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

brake fluid level not to maximum

Pass 15 Jul 2009 71,931 miles

offside front tyre worn edge and near limit

vehicle appears to misfire at idle speeds

Pass 8 Jul 2008 70,587 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 67,579 miles

front number plate damaged

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 27 Jun 2007 67,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate damaged

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 26 Jun 2006 63,780 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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P426 PGF is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Black with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P426 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 P426 PGF registered?

P426 PGF is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 7 August 1996.

Is P426 PGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P426 PGF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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