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P487 GSL

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,387 mi
Last recorded70,387 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP487 GSL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 24 Jan 2008 70,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 68,569 miles

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

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

front registration plate minor deterioration

general surface corrosion underbody and metal pipes

minor play and wear in steering rack

Pass 13 Dec 2005 66,571 miles

general surface corrosion underbody and metal pipes

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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P487 GSL is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P487 GSL, 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 P487 GSL registered?

P487 GSL is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 5 August 1996.

Is P487 GSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P487 GSL shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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