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P484 DMO

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,149 mi
Last recorded109,149 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP484 DMO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2008 109,149 miles

damp inside boot floor?

exhaust baffles slightly noisy

o/s/r hand and foot brake reading slightly low

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

rear brake limiter tight in operation

rear spoiler slightly loose

slight movement in n/s/f lower ball joint

slight oil leak on engine/gearbox

small nail in o/s/f tyre tread

vehicle has serious damage marker

Fail 10 Sep 2008 109,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

damp inside boot floor?

exhaust baffles slightly noisy

o/s/r hand and foot brake reading slightly low

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

rear brake limiter tight in operation

rear spoiler slightly loose

slight movement in n/s/f lower ball joint

slight oil leak on engine/gearbox

small nail in o/s/f tyre tread

vehicle has serious damage marker

Pass 5 Sep 2007 96,281 miles

rear spoiler insecure

slight movement in both rear anti-roll bar "d" bushes

slight movement in both sides of steering rack

slight movement in n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link

slight movement in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight oil leak on o/s inner driveshaft seal

slight sideways movement in hand brake lever

Fail 5 Sep 2007 96,281 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

rear spoiler insecure

slight movement in both rear anti-roll bar "D" bushes

slight movement in both sides of steering rack

slight movement in n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link

slight movement in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight oil leak from o/s/f inner driveshaft seal

slight sideways movement in hand brake lever

Pass 4 Sep 2006 87,349 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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P484 DMO is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P484 DMO, 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 P484 DMO registered?

P484 DMO is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 13 September 1996.

Is P484 DMO safe to buy?

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