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P811 BPE

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,561 mi
Last recorded95,561 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP811 BPE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2015 95,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ---> to front main (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded --- to front main (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 92,224 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2015 92,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 88,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 85,038 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 80,013 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 77,629 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 77,622 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 62,752 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 12 Sep 2008 49,705 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 47,612 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 45,453 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 43,600 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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P811 BPE is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 P811 BPE, 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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P811 BPE is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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