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P117 BJM

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,120 mi
Last recorded133,120 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 BJM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2009 133,120 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 133,120 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 124,984 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 117,212 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

offside front tyre waring on inner edge

play to front steering trackrod inner balljoint

Fail 28 Nov 2007 117,212 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre waring on inner edge

play to front steering trackrod inner balljoint

Pass 6 Dec 2006 109,434 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 109,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 99,298 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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P117 BJM is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P117 BJM, 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 P117 BJM registered?

P117 BJM is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P117 BJM safe to buy?

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