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P742 ORL

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,272 mi
Last recorded87,272 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP742 ORL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 87,272 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel tank filler neck corroded

play in wiper wheel boxes

rear suspension parts rusted

salt corrosion rear brake pipes various

screen laminate seperating on edges

Pass 24 Nov 2011 84,144 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

corosion on underside and susp/parts

o/s/f tyre worn and cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2010 81,412 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre perished

some corosion on underside

wiper linkage worn

Pass 27 Nov 2009 78,652 miles

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

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

corrosion on exhaust

offside rear light lens cracked

play in wiper arm linkages

salt corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 19 Nov 2008 74,461 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

faint marks on screen not affecting veiw

front no/plate discoloured

n/s/r tyre cuts in tread

Pass 15 Nov 2007 69,665 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

front brake pads look low

small cuts on rear tyres

Pass 22 Nov 2006 65,061 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 65,061 miles

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

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

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

front no/plate discoloured

Pass 2 Dec 2005 60,114 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 60,114 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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P742 ORL is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P742 ORL, 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 P742 ORL registered?

P742 ORL is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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