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P388 VFC

1996 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,367 mi
Last recorded111,367 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP388 VFC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 111,367 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2012 91,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake lines corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2012 91,265 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake lines corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2011 69,328 miles

offside rear tyre flat - pimped up - nail in tread - looks repairable

Fail 10 Aug 2011 69,328 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre flat - pimped up - nail in tread - looks repairable

Pass 7 Jul 2010 60,040 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 59,959 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 59,527 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 57,756 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 54,444 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 51,518 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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P388 VFC is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P388 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 P388 VFC registered?

P388 VFC is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P388 VFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P388 VFC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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