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P371 MLT

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

106,132 mi
Last recorded106,132 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP371 MLT
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 106,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 106,132 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 103,181 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 100,658 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 97,607 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 94,771 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 91,817 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 88,134 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 82,667 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 78,466 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 78,466 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 75,650 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 73,500 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 71,633 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 71,633 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 70,490 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 70,490 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 69,082 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 65,828 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 62,963 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 57,033 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 51,886 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 51,884 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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P371 MLT is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 P371 MLT, 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 P371 MLT registered?

P371 MLT is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 22 October 1996.

Is P371 MLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P371 MLT shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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