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P331 SGB

1996 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,420 mi
Last recorded169,420 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP331 SGB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2008 169,420 miles

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

nsf rear wishbone bush slightly deterioted

osf rear wishbone bushes slight play

Pass 3 Mar 2007 131,016 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

osf rear wishbone bush slightly adrifted from bondings

Pass 27 Feb 2006 114,850 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 114,807 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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 SGB is a 1996 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SGB, 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 SGB registered?

P331 SGB is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P331 SGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P331 SGB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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