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P240 DEW

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,464 mi
Last recorded158,464 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP240 DEW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2010 158,464 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly pitted.

Pass 14 Aug 2009 156,815 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

damage to front number plate but still readable

offside head lamp washer incomplete

rear anti roll bar links worn but no excessive play

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Aug 2009 156,815 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

damage to front number plate but still readable

offside head lamp washer incomplete

rear anti roll bar links worn but no excessive play

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2008 150,112 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s front fog lamp damaged

n/s front head lamp washer damaged

o/s front haed lamp washer jet missing

Pass 9 Aug 2007 144,863 miles

brake pipes rquire clean and grease

front pads low

Pass 10 Aug 2006 141,366 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

grabbing not noticable on driving

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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P240 DEW is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc 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 P240 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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P240 DEW is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 23 August 1996.

Is P240 DEW safe to buy?

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