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P610 CAU

1996 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,376 mi
Last recorded64,376 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP610 CAU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 64,376 miles

play in steering both sides

slight play in steering both sides

Pass 2 Feb 2017 58,917 miles

corrosion rear inner arches

corrosion rear inner sills

flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

front brake pads thin

Pass 2 Feb 2016 52,735 miles

corrosion rear inner arches

nearside rear anti roll link worn

rear inner sills corroding and damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2015 47,379 miles

corrosion offside rear outer ,inner sill and inner arch

front flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

front tyres close to limit

slight leak exhaust rear box

Pass 6 Feb 2014 42,139 miles

corrosion and blow rear box

corrosion on both front brake pipes and brake hose ferrals

corrosion on floors to sills

Pass 30 Jan 2013 37,707 miles

corrosion o/s/f brake pipe

damage To o/s centre floor BORDERLINE

heavy underside corrosion on all of vehicle

o/s/f tyre 2mm

play in stering rack

Fail 2 Feb 2012 33,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on front brake hose ferrals

corrosion on rear undersills

fluctuation on front brake s

Pass 2 Feb 2012 33,610 miles

corrosion on front brake hose ferrals

corrosion on rear undersills

fluctuation on front brake s

Fail 9 Feb 2011 23,932 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 23,932 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 23,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 23,275 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 22,842 miles

both front seat headrests missing

engine warning light on

front disc's corroded on edge

Fail 26 Jan 2009 22,842 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front seat headrests missing

engine warning light on

front disc's corroded on edge

Pass 17 Jan 2008 22,216 miles

Oil leak

engine light on

Fail 17 Jan 2008 22,216 miles

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

Oil leak

engine light on

Pass 2 Feb 2007 21,663 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2007 21,624 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P610 CAU is a 1996 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P610 CAU, 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 P610 CAU registered?

P610 CAU is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P610 CAU safe to buy?

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