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P331 BCP

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,839 mi
Last recorded98,839 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP331 BCP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 98,839 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 96,132 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 92,963 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 89,925 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 89,924 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 86,431 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 83,108 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 79,076 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 74,857 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 70,609 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 67,127 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 64,214 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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P331 BCP is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 P331 BCP, 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 P331 BCP registered?

P331 BCP is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P331 BCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P331 BCP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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