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P729 HMM

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,902 mi
Last recorded43,902 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP729 HMM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 43,902 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 43,902 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 43,289 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 42,597 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 41,336 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 40,667 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Feb 2016 38,213 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 37,543 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 37,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 32,744 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 31,958 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 31,958 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 31,198 miles

High level lamp not working.

Pass 29 Nov 2011 30,332 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 29,332 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 28,194 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 26,909 miles

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner tread.

Fail 25 Nov 2008 26,892 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner tread.

Pass 29 Nov 2007 25,421 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 23,959 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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P729 HMM is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P729 HMM, 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 P729 HMM registered?

P729 HMM is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 2 December 1996.

Is P729 HMM safe to buy?

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