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P801 HJN

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,671 mi
Last recorded164,671 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP801 HJN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 164,671 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 154,773 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 154,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Feb 2013 144,796 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 144,796 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 136,615 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 136,615 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 127,652 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 127,651 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 116,221 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 116,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 104,586 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 95,505 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 88,163 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

N/S/R tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 88,163 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

N/S/R tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Jan 2006 81,060 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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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P801 HJN is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P801 HJN, 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 P801 HJN registered?

P801 HJN is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P801 HJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P801 HJN shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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