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P285 BFO

1996 Toyota Carina E

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,538 mi
Last recorded111,538 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP285 BFO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2009 111,538 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges nearside front close to limit advise tracking check/adjust

fuel tank filler/beather pipe heavly corroded

slight damge to nearside front mirror glass

Fail 4 Nov 2009 111,538 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges nearside front close to limit advise tracking check/adjust

fuel tank filler/beather pipe heavly corroded

slight damge to nearside front mirror glass

Pass 29 Oct 2008 106,357 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 101,975 miles

slight damage to nearside door mirror

Fail 22 Oct 2007 101,975 miles

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

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

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

slight damage to nearside door mirror

Pass 30 Oct 2006 98,614 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 94,336 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 94,336 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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P285 BFO is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 106,071 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 E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P285 BFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P285 BFO registered?

P285 BFO is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P285 BFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P285 BFO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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