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P618 DOF

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,423 mi
Last recorded100,423 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP618 DOF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2010 100,423 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside rear tyre perrishing/cracking on tread & side walls

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside rear sill top corroded slightly but not within a prescribed area

Pass 20 Jul 2009 99,055 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 99,021 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 93,902 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 93,902 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 87,892 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 87,892 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 82,492 miles

rear number plate discoloured

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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P618 DOF is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P618 DOF, 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 P618 DOF registered?

P618 DOF is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P618 DOF safe to buy?

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