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P831 FNC

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2009
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,550 mi
Last recorded105,550 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP831 FNC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2008 105,550 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 105,298 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 103,799 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 78,147 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 78,132 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

bonnet safety catch siezed

Pass 22 Mar 2007 78,034 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 78,034 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 20 May 2006 69,868 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front seat belt slow to retract

offside headlamp glass cracked

Pass 20 May 2006 69,868 miles

offside front seat belt slow to retract

offside headlamp glass cracked

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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P831 FNC is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P831 FNC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P831 FNC registered?

P831 FNC is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P831 FNC safe to buy?

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