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P420 CRA

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,275 mi
Last recorded87,275 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP420 CRA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 87,275 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 81,888 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 79,511 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 79,511 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 77,031 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 74,442 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 71,666 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 68,857 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 68,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 66,187 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 63,803 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 63,803 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 61,550 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 59,263 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 59,263 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 57,373 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 55,268 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 52,480 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 50,610 miles

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

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

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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P420 CRA is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P420 CRA, 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 P420 CRA registered?

P420 CRA is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P420 CRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P420 CRA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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