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P684 MRE

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,700 mi
Last recorded114,700 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP684 MRE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2007 114,700 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

CO emissions, slow coming down

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

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

noise - belt area

Pass 1 Nov 2007 114,700 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

CO emissions, slow coming down

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

noise - belt area

Pass 1 Nov 2006 111,755 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 111,740 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 97,044 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 96,930 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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P684 MRE is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P684 MRE, 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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P684 MRE is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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