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P799 PGN

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

124,307 mi
Last recorded124,307 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP799 PGN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 124,307 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 119,913 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 115,045 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 110,930 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 106,938 miles

Nearside Rear D Bush Has Slight Play

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 102,497 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 97,924 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking

offside front tyre cracking in tread

Fail 13 Jun 2014 92,951 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 92,951 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 87,737 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 82,705 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 79,857 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 76,711 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 73,122 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 69,732 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 64,214 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 59,306 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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P799 PGN is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 P799 PGN, 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 P799 PGN registered?

P799 PGN is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 8 August 1996.

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