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P649 PGF

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,216 mi
Last recorded69,216 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP649 PGF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2022 69,216 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake damaged to the extent that braking performance is affected back plate corroded away (1.1.21 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 64,889 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 60,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 55,634 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 50,492 miles

Nearside Front and o/s/f slight in rack play

Fail 7 Aug 2018 50,491 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front and o/s/f slight in rack play

Pass 1 Aug 2017 43,566 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 43,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 36,451 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play in rack (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 29,902 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play and o/s/f slight in rack (2.2.B.1g)

plastic covering archs

Fail 13 Aug 2015 29,902 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play and o/s/f slight in rack (2.2.B.1g)

plastic covering archs

Pass 5 Aug 2014 24,347 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 20,126 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2012 14,418 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2012 14,418 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 9,780 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 9,621 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 9,508 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 9,508 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 9,244 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 8,920 miles

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2006 8,507 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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P649 PGF is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 P649 PGF, 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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P649 PGF is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 8 August 1996.

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