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P740 KDM

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

209,781 mi
Last recorded209,781 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP740 KDM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2008 209,781 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 209,781 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 29 Feb 2008 209,747 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 209,727 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

play in rack on the near side

Pass 9 Mar 2007 201,812 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 201,812 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 192,602 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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P740 KDM is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P740 KDM, 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 P740 KDM registered?

P740 KDM is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P740 KDM safe to buy?

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