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P405 GVU

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,281 mi
Last recorded80,281 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP405 GVU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2009 80,281 miles

slight damage to n/s/f wing

Pass 9 Jun 2008 77,520 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 77,520 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 74,526 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 74,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2005 68,676 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 68,676 miles

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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P405 GVU is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P405 GVU, 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 P405 GVU?

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What year was P405 GVU registered?

P405 GVU is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P405 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P405 GVU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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