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P383 VFC

1996 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,327 mi
Last recorded92,327 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP383 VFC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 92,327 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 83,057 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 79,884 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 79,884 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 79,605 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 78,959 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 77,428 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 75,416 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 73,693 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 71,192 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 68,176 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 68,163 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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P383 VFC is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P383 VFC, 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 P383 VFC registered?

P383 VFC is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P383 VFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P383 VFC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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