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P841 VTX

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,631 mi
Last recorded96,631 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP841 VTX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 96,631 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 95,510 miles

Nearside Front and o/s front suspension rusting front calipers rusting/s and o/s

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 95,507 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front and o/s front suspension rusting front calipers rusting/s and o/s

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 93,548 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 91,418 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 91,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 89,975 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 89,972 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 89,006 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 89,004 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 87,469 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 85,845 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 84,162 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 84,162 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 82,837 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 81,092 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 78,470 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 76,658 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 68,982 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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P841 VTX is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 P841 VTX, 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 P841 VTX registered?

P841 VTX is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 4 December 1996.

Is P841 VTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P841 VTX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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