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P896 NBJ

1996 Toyota Carina

Black Petrol 1770cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,196 mi
Last recorded142,196 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP896 NBJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,770cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2009 142,196 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 142,196 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 133,575 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 133,575 miles

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

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

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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P896 NBJ is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Black with a 1,770cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P896 NBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P896 NBJ?

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What year was P896 NBJ registered?

P896 NBJ is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P896 NBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P896 NBJ shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P896 NBJ have outstanding finance?

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