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P852 KVW

1996 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

76,780 mi
Last recorded76,780 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP852 KVW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 76,780 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 76,432 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 75,963 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 75,395 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jul 2015 74,782 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 77,003 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 72,999 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 71,944 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 71,944 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 69,388 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 68,066 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 66,797 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 64,968 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 62,662 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 59,815 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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P852 KVW is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 P852 KVW, 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 P852 KVW registered?

P852 KVW is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 October 1996.

Is P852 KVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P852 KVW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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