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P680 OPW

1996 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

137,548 mi
Last recorded137,548 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP680 OPW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2014 137,548 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 137,541 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 128,325 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 128,325 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 116,849 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 116,849 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 106,539 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 106,539 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 104,249 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both registration plates faded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 104,249 miles

both registration plates faded

Pass 9 Jul 2010 94,001 miles

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

front and rear number plates are slightly discoloured

fuel cap is incomplete but still seals on filler neck

o/s wiper blade is beginning to split

Pass 10 Jul 2009 83,491 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 83,487 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 73,516 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 69,903 miles

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

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

front and rear number plates are slightly discoloured

Fail 30 Jun 2007 69,903 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front and rear number plates are slightly discoloured

Pass 29 Jun 2006 66,742 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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P680 OPW is a 1996 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 P680 OPW, 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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P680 OPW is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 19 August 1996.

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