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P225 DEW

1996 Toyota Carina

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,897 mi
Last recorded149,897 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP225 DEW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2009 149,897 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 136,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 122,306 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 110,197 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 110,197 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2005 98,320 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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P225 DEW is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P225 DEW, 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 P225 DEW registered?

P225 DEW is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P225 DEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P225 DEW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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