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P241 REU

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,070 mi
Last recorded112,070 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP241 REU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2016 112,070 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

steering lock not working.

Pass 14 Aug 2015 107,374 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

steering lock not operating.

Fail 11 Aug 2015 107,374 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded quarter panel (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated unreadable from distance. (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s/r. low (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

brake fluid reservoir on minimum level.

steering lock not operating.

noise coming from n/as/r. brake.

Pass 30 Jul 2014 100,625 miles

Coolant leak

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

engine missfiring.

steering lock not working.

Fail 23 Jul 2014 100,484 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

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

engine missfiring.

steering lock not working.

Pass 9 Aug 2013 93,886 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Aug 2013 93,886 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2012 88,473 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 83,353 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 77,235 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 72,139 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 72,139 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 66,585 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 62,186 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 59,225 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 54,071 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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P241 REU is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P241 REU, 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 P241 REU registered?

P241 REU is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P241 REU safe to buy?

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