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P861 RGK

1996 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

127,723 mi
Last recorded127,723 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP861 RGK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 127,723 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 127,418 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

1/ slight exhaust blow at front joint and on rear exhaust silencer

Pass 16 Mar 2011 120,824 miles

Brake pipes poorly fitted,some light fouling of other components/brake pipes.

Catalitic convertor deteriorating.

Slight corrosion in offside rear outer sill area.

Some corrosion in fuel pipes.

Pass 12 Mar 2010 114,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion o/s/r sill not excessive

Fail 11 Mar 2010 114,790 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion o/s/r sill not excessive

Pass 10 Mar 2009 109,594 miles

Both front flexible brake hoses cracking.

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Fail 10 Mar 2009 109,594 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Both front flexible brake hoses cracking.

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Fail 18 Mar 2008 103,646 miles

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

air bag lamp on

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside rear tyre wearing on edges and walls starting to perish

Pass 18 Mar 2008 103,646 miles

air bag lamp on

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside rear tyre wearing on edges and walls starting to perish

Pass 15 Mar 2007 98,474 miles

Child seat incorrectly fitted

Different size tyre's on front axle to rear's

Pass 17 Mar 2006 95,206 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 95,206 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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P861 RGK is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey 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 P861 RGK, 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 P861 RGK registered?

P861 RGK is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P861 RGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P861 RGK 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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