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P427 GOF

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,475 mi
Last recorded154,475 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP427 GOF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 154,475 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 151,884 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 151,884 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 149,325 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 146,556 miles

Both front fog lamps insecure

Engine oil leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers are smearing

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front bumper is damaged

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear window has been damaged and temporarily repaired

Pass 21 Apr 2015 143,619 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 140,504 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 138,738 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 135,107 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 131,801 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 131,777 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 128,403 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 124,565 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 116,909 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 116,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 109,181 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 104,235 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 104,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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P427 GOF is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P427 GOF, 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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P427 GOF is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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