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P78 DVN

1996 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,835 mi
Last recorded121,835 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP78 DVN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 121,835 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 116,843 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 116,805 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 115,721 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 111,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 111,060 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 105,054 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front to rear brake pipes not seen due to covers

Pass 4 Jul 2006 97,508 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cannot see front to rear brake pipes for cover

Pass 6 Jul 2005 89,009 miles

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

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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P78 DVN is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P78 DVN, 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 P78 DVN registered?

P78 DVN is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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