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P593 JKU

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

186,749 mi
Last recorded186,749 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP593 JKU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2008 186,749 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2007 145,985 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 145,940 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 133,710 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 133,705 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 119,952 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 119,864 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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P593 JKU is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P593 JKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P593 JKU registered?

P593 JKU is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P593 JKU safe to buy?

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