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P918 BAO

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,073 mi
Last recorded113,073 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP918 BAO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2009 113,073 miles

battery insecure

both front bottom arm bushes split

nearside front tyre side wall cracking

nearside rear tyre low on outer edge

slight play in anti-roll bar bushes

slight play in both front steering arms

Fail 9 Feb 2009 113,073 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

both front bottom arm bushes split

nearside front tyre side wall cracking

nearside rear tyre low on outer edge

slight play in anti-roll bar bushes

slight play in both front steering arms

Pass 15 Feb 2008 109,899 miles

n/s/f inner cv gaitor weeping oil

Fail 15 Feb 2008 109,899 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f inner cv gaitor weeping oil

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Feb 2007 105,446 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 36,190 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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P918 BAO is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P918 BAO, 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 P918 BAO registered?

P918 BAO is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P918 BAO safe to buy?

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