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P378 UBO

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

164,704 mi
Last recorded164,704 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP378 UBO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 164,704 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 156,922 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 147,539 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 147,539 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 137,859 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 127,144 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 127,144 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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 30 Oct 2009 115,328 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 10,442 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 94,736 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

unable to see f/brake pads

Pass 16 Nov 2007 94,736 miles

unable to see f/brake pads

Pass 12 Sep 2006 93,476 miles

n /s/f tyre wearing outside edge

Pass 7 Sep 2005 90,657 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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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P378 UBO is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P378 UBO, 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

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What year was P378 UBO registered?

P378 UBO is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 18 September 1996.

Is P378 UBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P378 UBO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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