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P83 BFP

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,448 mi
Last recorded117,448 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP83 BFP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 117,448 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks on the outside wall

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both o/s/f and n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both o/s/f and n/s/f ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both o/s/r and n/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 117,448 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks on the outside wall

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both o/s/f and n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both o/s/f and n/s/f ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both o/s/r and n/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 108,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks on outside wall

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has cracks on outside wall

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Mar 2017 108,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks on outside wall

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has cracks on outside wall

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Mar 2016 99,333 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play in a steering rack component

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

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

Offside Front slight play in a steering rack component

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 91,107 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has cracks on outer wall but does not expose inner ply or cords

offside front tyre has cracks on outer wall but does not expose inner ply or cords

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges but does not expose inner ply or cords

offside rear tyre has cracks on outer wall but does not expose inner ply or cords

Pass 14 Mar 2014 89,263 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 85,719 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 81,753 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 81,700 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 79,178 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 76,554 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 72,871 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 70,610 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 70,588 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 68,149 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 65,460 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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P83 BFP is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P83 BFP, 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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P83 BFP is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 14 October 1996.

Is P83 BFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P83 BFP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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