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P679 PGN

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,287 mi
Last recorded154,287 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP679 PGN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 154,287 miles

EML light on

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 154,286 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

EML light on

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 153,334 miles

E M L 0N

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wind screen chip

Pass 31 Jul 2015 153,334 miles

E M L 0N

wind screen chip

Pass 8 Jul 2014 151,556 miles

wind screen chip

Pass 31 Jul 2013 150,196 miles

windscreen chip

Pass 20 Jul 2012 149,056 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Jul 2011 146,317 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 146,169 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 142,988 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 138,955 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 134,211 miles

slight play in offside front steering

Pass 21 Jul 2007 130,595 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 126,618 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 126,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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P679 PGN is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P679 PGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P679 PGN registered?

P679 PGN is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 3 August 1996.

Is P679 PGN safe to buy?

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