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P204 BJM

1996 Toyota Carina E

Black Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,213 mi
Last recorded76,213 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP204 BJM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2010 76,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs worn

n/s/r bumper insecure

n/s/r outer sill damaged

Fail 3 Aug 2010 76,210 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs worn

n/s/r bumper insecure

n/s/r outer sill damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2009 68,463 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 68,454 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nsr body has damage under bumper

Pass 7 Aug 2008 65,392 miles

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

nearside sill damaged ,not weakening structure

Pass 7 Aug 2007 62,059 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 62,059 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 57,914 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 52,730 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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P204 BJM is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Black with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 106,071 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 E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P204 BJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P204 BJM registered?

P204 BJM is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 August 1996.

Is P204 BJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P204 BJM shows 9 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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