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P502 HKO

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

94,607 mi
Last recorded94,607 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2022
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP502 HKO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2022 94,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 90,272 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 85,248 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 81,602 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2019 76,843 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 71,362 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 65,218 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 63,562 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2015 56,707 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 55,687 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 55,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 54,734 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 54,734 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 53,838 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 52,344 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 50,790 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 50,040 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 48,659 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 46,556 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 44,499 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 42,406 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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P502 HKO is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 P502 HKO, 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 P502 HKO registered?

P502 HKO is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P502 HKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P502 HKO shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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