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P458 FKO

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,824 mi
Last recorded134,824 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP458 FKO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 134,824 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has slight play

Pass 23 May 2016 131,377 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 126,269 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 121,049 miles

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)

Pass 10 May 2013 114,464 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 105,976 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 105,976 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 98,086 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 98,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2010 91,633 miles

drivers veiw of w/ screen is cipped and close to the limit adv repair

near side front tyre wearing to the inside edge and close to the limit

Fail 3 Jun 2009 87,365 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 87,365 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 79,034 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 71,351 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 63,394 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 63,394 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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P458 FKO is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P458 FKO, 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 P458 FKO registered?

P458 FKO is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is P458 FKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P458 FKO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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