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P866 LTU

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

181,329 mi
Last recorded181,329 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP866 LTU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 181,329 miles

Noise on steering rack when turning the steering wheel but no excessive amounts of play could be found in any testable items.

Fail 20 Feb 2012 181,328 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Noise on steering rack when turning the steering wheel but no excessive amounts of play could be found in any testable items.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 172,962 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 164,953 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 164,953 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 157,729 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 157,657 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 148,815 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 148,815 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 136,557 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 136,366 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P866 LTU is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P866 LTU, 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 P866 LTU registered?

P866 LTU is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 August 1996.

Is P866 LTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P866 LTU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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