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P862 RGK

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

144,203 mi
Last recorded144,203 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP862 RGK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 144,203 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light lens slightly damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light lens slightly damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 144,203 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light lens slightly damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light lens slightly damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 128,943 miles

Front screen washers operated by rear washer switch

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Door mirror ()

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Temp repair made to battery clamp

Fail 29 Nov 2017 128,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front screen washers operated by rear washer switch

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Door mirror ()

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Temp repair made to battery clamp

Pass 25 Nov 2016 114,907 miles

Front screen washers operated by rear screen washer switch

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 114,664 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front screen washers operated by rear screen washer switch

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 103,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 103,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 100,363 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 98,167 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 98,167 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 93,789 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 93,789 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 86,360 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 82,507 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2010 82,507 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2009 79,634 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 76,556 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 73,432 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 73,422 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 70,186 miles

Offside Rear 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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P862 RGK is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 P862 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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P862 RGK is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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