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P431 WKX

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2009
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,882 mi
Last recorded113,882 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP431 WKX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2008 113,882 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 113,877 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 107,259 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 107,259 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre cut

Fail 30 Oct 2006 119,228 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 119,228 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 111,960 miles

all brake pipes heavily covered in underseal

damage to nearside sill

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 31 Aug 2005 101,281 miles

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

dents to body work

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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P431 WKX is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue 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 P431 WKX, 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 P431 WKX registered?

P431 WKX is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 16 December 1996.

Is P431 WKX safe to buy?

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