CarVerify

Free Car Check

P799 NVG

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,129 mi
Last recorded170,129 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP799 NVG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 170,129 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 165,781 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 165,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre becoming worn 2-3mm

Pass 24 Aug 2021 161,724 miles

1/ slight exhaust blow at front

Fail 23 Aug 2021 161,715 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill backing corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

1/ slight exhaust blow at front

Pass 11 Aug 2020 156,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Near side rear brake pipe damp not leaking at time of test

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 151,863 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 151,854 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill backing corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 147,231 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 147,205 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end capping (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end capping (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 143,381 miles

1. Offside front tyre wearing low on edges. 2. Nearside rear tyre worn to legal limits on outside edges. 3. Hand brake travel on limits.

Pass 11 Aug 2016 138,457 miles

1. Both front wiper blades starting to split.

2. Front brake hoses starting to perish.

3. Nearside rear tyre wearing low on outside edge.

Fail 5 Aug 2016 138,368 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

1. Both front wiper blades starting to split.

2. Front brake hoses starting to perish.

3. Nearside rear tyre wearing low on outside edge.

Pass 8 Aug 2015 132,757 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 132,623 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

1. Rear number plate becoming deteriorated. 2. Rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded at limiter valve.

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 128,091 miles

As per failure.

Fail 30 Jul 2014 128,023 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

1. Slight damage to front number plate. 2. Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 30 Jul 2013 123,751 miles

1. Slight damage to front number plate. 2. Rear number plate starting to deteriorate. 3. Front wiper blades starting to split.

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 11,950 miles

1. Slight damage to front number plate. 2. Nearside front tyre wearing low on outside edge.

Fail 8 Aug 2012 119,480 miles

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

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

1. Slight damage to front number plate. 2. Nearside front tyre wearing low on outside edge.

Pass 7 Jul 2011 115,198 miles

1.slight damage to off side head lamp glass 2.slight play in near side front bottom ball joint 3.near side and off side front steel brake pipes becomming corroded under whel arch

4.slight damage tto near side rear tyre outer side wall 5.front and rear number plates becomming deteriated

Pass 5 Jun 2010 110,854 miles

1. Front number plate damaged. 2. Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Fail 4 Jun 2010 110,843 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

1. Front number plate damaged. 2. Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 5 Jun 2009 106,337 miles

front number plate damaged

offside rear tyre cracking

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 5 Jun 2009 106,337 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front number plate damaged

offside rear tyre cracking

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 6 Jun 2008 98,127 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 98,127 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2007 91,013 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 91,013 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 78,917 miles

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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
Full Toyota Carina reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P799 NVG is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P799 NVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P799 NVG?

You can check the full history of P799 NVG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P799 NVG registered?

P799 NVG is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 3 August 1996.

Is P799 NVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P799 NVG shows 30 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P799 NVG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P799 NVG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.