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P863 VAX

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,153 mi
Last recorded144,153 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP863 VAX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2007 144,153 miles

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

Oil leak

lamda near limit

Fail 16 Aug 2007 143,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2006 134,164 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 134,147 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

slight play in steering rack

wear in n/s rear anti roll bar link

Pass 6 Feb 2006 127,190 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 127,187 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in o/s and n/s steering rack

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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P863 VAX is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P863 VAX, 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 P863 VAX registered?

P863 VAX is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P863 VAX safe to buy?

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