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P442 KCR

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,305 mi
Last recorded100,305 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP442 KCR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 100,305 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 93,910 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 91,194 miles

n/s/front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Feb 2010 88,195 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 83,709 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 83,709 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 80,075 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 80,075 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 75,542 miles

Screen washers weak

Tyres generally worn low

nearside rear antiroll bar link worn, border line pass

Pass 21 Feb 2006 69,093 miles

SCREEN WASHERS POOR OPERATION

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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P442 KCR 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 80%.

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 P442 KCR, 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 P442 KCR registered?

P442 KCR is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 17 October 1996.

Is P442 KCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P442 KCR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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