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P749 PHW

1996 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

57,479 mi
Last recorded57,479 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP749 PHW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 57,479 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 57,224 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 57,047 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 56,859 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 56,674 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 56,380 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 56,184 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 55,846 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 55,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 55,363 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 54,966 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 54,416 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 53,972 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 52,830 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 51,994 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 51,188 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 50,561 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 49,904 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 49,212 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 48,807 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 48,141 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 46,590 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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P749 PHW is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 P749 PHW, 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 P749 PHW registered?

P749 PHW is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P749 PHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P749 PHW shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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