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P85 DTO

1996 Toyota Carina

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,679 mi
Last recorded115,679 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP85 DTO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2008 115,679 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 107,288 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 88,673 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 88,671 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 86,301 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P85 DTO is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P85 DTO, 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 P85 DTO registered?

P85 DTO is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 20 September 1996.

Is P85 DTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P85 DTO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P85 DTO have outstanding finance?

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