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P615 DJB

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,689 mi
Last recorded102,689 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP615 DJB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 102,689 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Oct 2016 102,689 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Oct 2015 99,867 miles

BOTH INNER RACK BALL JOINTS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 27 Oct 2014 96,894 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 96,894 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 92,735 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 89,344 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 85,968 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 85,968 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 82,101 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 82,101 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 78,171 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 74,226 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 69,948 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 65,621 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 65,621 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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P615 DJB is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P615 DJB, 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 P615 DJB registered?

P615 DJB is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 14 September 1996.

Is P615 DJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P615 DJB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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