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P332 RUU

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,348 mi
Last recorded154,348 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP332 RUU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 154,348 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

general corrosion underbody

Pass 3 Aug 2021 149,349 miles

Exhaust box corrode

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Slight corrosion all around

Pass 18 Sep 2020 149,133 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 149,133 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 147,415 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 145,052 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 145,052 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 142,384 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 139,152 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 135,715 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 130,533 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 126,145 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 121,650 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 121,427 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

repair to rear exhaust silencer

battery insecure

Pass 3 Sep 2011 116,905 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 112,609 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 106,347 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 99,750 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 92,983 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 85,058 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 76,593 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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P332 RUU is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P332 RUU, 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 P332 RUU registered?

P332 RUU is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P332 RUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P332 RUU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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