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P836 TKG

1996 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,311 mi
Last recorded68,311 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP836 TKG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 68,311 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 66,786 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 66,062 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING CLOSE TO TREAD DEPTH LIMIT

CUT IN REAR NEARSIDE TYRE SIDE WALL

Fail 18 Jul 2011 66,062 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING CLOSE TO TREAD DEPTH LIMIT

CUT IN REAR NEARSIDE TYRE SIDE WALL

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 64,874 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 62,555 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 62,555 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 59,546 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 59,546 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 57,584 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 57,584 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2006 55,523 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 55,523 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 53,249 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 53,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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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P836 TKG is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P836 TKG, 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

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What year was P836 TKG registered?

P836 TKG is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P836 TKG safe to buy?

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