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P227 CRB

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,832 mi
Last recorded102,832 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP227 CRB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 102,832 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 95,708 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 95,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake fluid level is low

Pass 27 Apr 2009 86,024 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear number plate backing become unstuck in places

slight play in nearside and offside of steering rack mechanism(track rod balljoints)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 74,313 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 74,219 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 64,464 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 53,762 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 53,761 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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P227 CRB is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P227 CRB, 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 P227 CRB registered?

P227 CRB is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 18 November 1996.

Is P227 CRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P227 CRB 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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