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P408 WJR

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,946 mi
Last recorded92,946 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP408 WJR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 92,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cat joint has a minor leak

o/s/f inner steering arm has slight play

rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2011 84,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

exaust cat system has been temparaily repared

Pass 20 Aug 2010 72,828 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 72,828 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 66,927 miles

Both front brake hose ferrules corroded.

Both front brake pipes corroded.

Front number plate cracked.

Rear wiper blade split.

Slight blow from centre and rear exhaust box.

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing.

Fail 17 Jun 2009 66,892 miles

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

Both front brake hose ferrules corroded.

Both front brake pipes corroded.

Front number plate cracked.

Rear wiper blade split.

Slight blow from centre and rear exhaust box.

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing.

Pass 12 Jun 2008 61,593 miles

Front and rear brake pipe ferrules corroded

Front number plate cracked

Rear wiper blade split

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 14 Dec 2006 50,862 miles

Both front lower arm bushes perished

Both front tyres slightly perished

Front and rear brake pipe ferrels corroded

Front brake discs slightly distorted

Front number plate cracked

Nearside sill damaged

Rear brake brake pipes corroded

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 29 Nov 2005 44,211 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 44,139 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 WJR is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P408 WJR, 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 WJR registered?

P408 WJR is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 15 October 1996.

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