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P201 CNU

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,663 mi
Last recorded137,663 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP201 CNU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2009 137,663 miles

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

b/pipes starting to corrode at load sensing valve

Fail 26 Jan 2009 137,661 miles

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

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

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

b/pipes starting to corrode at load sensing valve

Fail 13 Feb 2008 130,583 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

slight play in tie rod ball joint on end of rack

Pass 13 Feb 2008 130,583 miles

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

slight play in tie rod ball joint on end of rack

Pass 15 Feb 2007 122,885 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 122,885 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 111,661 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 111,659 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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P201 CNU is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P201 CNU, 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 P201 CNU registered?

P201 CNU is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 5 August 1996.

Is P201 CNU safe to buy?

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