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P896 PDE

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,655 mi
Last recorded126,655 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP896 PDE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 126,655 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 126,651 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 122,565 miles

Battery insecure

O/s/r body damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight movement n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 22 Sep 2009 117,562 miles

Battery insecure

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

Movement in rear droplinks

N/s headlamp pattern weak

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Sep 2008 109,231 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 98,445 miles

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

Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2006 93,936 miles

advise column

advise master cyclinder

Fail 19 Aug 2006 93,936 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

advise steering column

master cylinder nut damp but not leaking

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 PDE is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PDE, 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

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What year was P896 PDE registered?

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

Is P896 PDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P896 PDE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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