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P856 PGN

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

117,609 mi
Last recorded117,609 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP856 PGN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 117,609 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 117,609 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 114,088 miles

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 114,088 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 110,695 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 106,916 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 106,916 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 100,000 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 99,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 93,030 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 93,030 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 85,812 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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P856 PGN is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P856 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 P856 PGN registered?

P856 PGN is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 3 August 1996.

Is P856 PGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P856 PGN shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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