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P205 RUL

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,650 mi
Last recorded76,650 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP205 RUL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 19 Nov 2010 76,650 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 71,872 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2008 63,130 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 56,090 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 48,108 miles

Engine management warning lamp stay on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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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P205 RUL is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P205 RUL, 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 P205 RUL registered?

P205 RUL is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 13 August 1996.

Is P205 RUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P205 RUL shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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