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P714 KMS

1996 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,391 mi
Last recorded102,391 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP714 KMS
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 102,391 miles

offside rear wheelarch poor

Fail 26 Oct 2011 102,391 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

offside rear wheelarch poor

Pass 22 Oct 2010 99,694 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 99,693 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 96,508 miles

emissions borderline and erratic

slight damage to o/s taillamp cluster

Fail 23 Oct 2009 96,508 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

slight damage to o/s taillamp cluster

Pass 27 Oct 2008 91,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Oct 2008 91,954 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Oct 2007 87,886 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2007 87,886 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 81,667 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 81,665 miles

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

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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P714 KMS is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P714 KMS, 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 P714 KMS registered?

P714 KMS is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P714 KMS safe to buy?

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