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P78 BPB

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,225 mi
Last recorded117,225 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP78 BPB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 19 Oct 2019 117,225 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 114,077 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 110,801 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 107,011 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked outer sidewall

Pass 20 Aug 2015 101,865 miles

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

front both

Pass 29 Aug 2014 96,677 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 94,509 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 92,826 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 91,459 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 88,191 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 85,263 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 82,838 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 78,957 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 76,071 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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P78 BPB is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P78 BPB, 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 P78 BPB registered?

P78 BPB is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 23 August 1996.

Is P78 BPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P78 BPB shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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