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P623 KDM

1996 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

166,236 mi
Last recorded166,236 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP623 KDM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2014 166,236 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 166,236 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 157,014 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 144,032 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 144,030 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Nov 2011 125,234 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 125,234 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 121,452 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 121,452 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 10,884 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 10,884 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 104,511 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 104,511 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 96,772 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 89,091 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 89,091 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 79,959 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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P623 KDM is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P623 KDM, 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 P623 KDM registered?

P623 KDM is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P623 KDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P623 KDM shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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