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P456 TUM

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

244,539 mi
Last recorded244,539 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP456 TUM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2011 244,539 miles

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

rear number plate slightly fading

slight oil leak around engine

Pass 20 Sep 2011 244,539 miles

rear number plate slightly fading

slight oil leak around engine

Pass 18 Sep 2010 215,943 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight oil leak around/engine/gearbox

Fail 16 Sep 2010 215,789 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight oil leak around/engine/gearbox

Pass 27 Jul 2010 212,437 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 190,527 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2008 160,913 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

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

n/s/f tyre worn low to 2mm

Pass 21 Sep 2007 127,905 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 127,893 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 101,404 miles

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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P456 TUM is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc 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 P456 TUM, 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 P456 TUM registered?

P456 TUM is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 15 November 1996.

Is P456 TUM safe to buy?

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