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P648 RBV

1996 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,128 mi
Last recorded134,128 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP648 RBV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 134,128 miles

fuel pipes corroded at rear.

Fail 26 Oct 2011 134,127 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

fuel pipes corroded at rear.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 131,177 miles

slight bodywork damage to o/s rear corner

Pass 15 Sep 2009 128,232 miles

drivers electric window will not go up or down

engine warning light on at time of test

general surface rust to underside of vehicle consistant with age of vehicle.

Fail 14 Sep 2009 128,222 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

drivers electric window will not go up or down

engine warning light on at time of test

general surface rust to underside of vehicle consistant with age of vehicle.

Pass 15 Sep 2008 120,279 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 111,228 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 100,265 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 100,265 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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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P648 RBV is a 1996 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P648 RBV, 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 P648 RBV registered?

P648 RBV is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 26 September 1996.

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