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P91 PVW

1996 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,224 mi
Last recorded141,224 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP91 PVW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2013 141,224 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 129,140 miles

NearSide Front Wheel, Slight Movement

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 129,138 miles

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

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

NearSide Front Wheel, Slight Movement

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 120,434 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 120,432 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 113,485 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 107,277 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 8 Jan 2009 107,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing

n/s number plate light dim

n/s/f wiper split but clears screen

Pass 20 Dec 2007 102,263 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

slight movement in n/s of rack

Fail 18 Dec 2007 102,263 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

slight movement in n/s of rack

Pass 12 Jan 2007 96,525 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 90,333 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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P91 PVW is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P91 PVW, 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 P91 PVW registered?

P91 PVW is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P91 PVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P91 PVW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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