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P52 HVX

1996 Toyota Carina

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,948 mi
Last recorded120,948 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP52 HVX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2014 120,948 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 114,692 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 106,013 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 105,935 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 92,267 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 87,370 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 87,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 82,400 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 78,631 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Jul 2007 73,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 73,593 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 68,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 68,335 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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P52 HVX is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P52 HVX, 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 P52 HVX registered?

P52 HVX is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 19 September 1996.

Is P52 HVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P52 HVX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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