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P408 FKO

1996 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,581 mi
Last recorded142,581 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP408 FKO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2009 142,581 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 140,941 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 106,295 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wiper smearing.

Pass 24 Nov 2007 80,692 miles

Brake fluid level slightly low.

Windscreen stone-chipped.

Fail 16 Nov 2007 80,548 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2007 78,322 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 78,250 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front bumper damaged

Pass 16 May 2006 73,005 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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P408 FKO is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P408 FKO, 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 P408 FKO registered?

P408 FKO is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P408 FKO safe to buy?

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