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P615 PKX

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

142,137 mi
Last recorded142,137 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP615 PKX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 142,137 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 142,137 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower both rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 136,119 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 136,119 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 130,403 miles

rear reg. plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Apr 2014 130,403 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear reg. plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2013 123,897 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 117,641 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 112,311 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 106,408 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 106,408 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 99,632 miles

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

n/s sill damaged

Fail 1 Apr 2009 99,632 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s sill damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2008 93,799 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 88,062 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 84,343 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 84,343 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P615 PKX is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P615 PKX, 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 P615 PKX registered?

P615 PKX is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 23 October 1996.

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