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P750 SMW

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,849 mi
Last recorded87,849 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP750 SMW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 87,849 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 86,652 miles

o/s sill at rear starting to corrode

Fail 10 Oct 2016 86,652 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s sill at rear starting to corrode

Pass 19 Oct 2015 85,145 miles

Slight play in n/s/f track rod end

Fail 19 Oct 2015 85,145 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Slight play in n/s/f track rod end

Pass 16 Oct 2014 83,285 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 9 Oct 2013 81,112 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 79,203 miles

front brake discs pitted

Pass 17 Oct 2011 77,440 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 74,286 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 70,845 miles

o/s rear brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s rear tyre getting low

Pass 20 Oct 2008 68,100 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 66,184 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 64,428 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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P750 SMW is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P750 SMW, 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 P750 SMW registered?

P750 SMW is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 18 October 1996.

Is P750 SMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P750 SMW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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