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P601 KDM

1996 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,350 mi
Last recorded129,350 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP601 KDM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 129,350 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 130,101 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 130,141 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013
Pass 26 May 2012 128,383 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 105,327 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 105,327 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 94,535 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 94,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

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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P601 KDM is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P601 KDM, 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 P601 KDM registered?

P601 KDM is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P601 KDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P601 KDM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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