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P457 SGH

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,565 mi
Last recorded43,565 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP457 SGH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 43,565 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 26 Jul 2013 43,565 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Coolant leak

Pass 27 Jul 2012 42,098 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 40,645 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 39,518 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 38,093 miles

Engine over-heating cooling fan not working, rad needs replacing

Pass 4 Jun 2007 37,040 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 34,983 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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P457 SGH is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P457 SGH, 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 P457 SGH registered?

P457 SGH is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P457 SGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P457 SGH shows 8 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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