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P340 RUU

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

113,843 mi
Last recorded113,843 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP340 RUU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 113,843 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 105,037 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2012 105,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 98,377 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 89,905 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 84,231 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 78,011 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 72,562 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 65,633 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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P340 RUU is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P340 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P340 RUU?

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What year was P340 RUU registered?

P340 RUU is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P340 RUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P340 RUU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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