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P771 VCW

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

102,791 mi
Last recorded102,791 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP771 VCW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 102,791 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 99,740 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 95,977 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 95,977 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 92,389 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 88,593 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 84,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight bind on o/s/f brake

Fail 9 Jul 2013 84,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight bind on o/s/f brake

Pass 12 Jul 2012 80,933 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 77,863 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 75,042 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 71,271 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 67,337 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 63,530 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 59,806 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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P771 VCW is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P771 VCW, 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 P771 VCW registered?

P771 VCW is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P771 VCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P771 VCW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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