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P899 VCN

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,327 mi
Last recorded149,327 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP899 VCN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 149,327 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 139,796 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 138,533 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 May 2013 126,803 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 7 May 2013 126,803 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 115,920 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 111,058 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 107,483 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 103,590 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 98,473 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 98,459 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 91,842 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 86,927 miles

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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P899 VCN is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 P899 VCN, 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 P899 VCN registered?

P899 VCN is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P899 VCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P899 VCN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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