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P931 DTO

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

202,795 mi
Last recorded202,795 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP931 DTO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2008 202,795 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 202,795 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 192,665 miles

slight plyin steering rack.

Fail 6 Aug 2007 192,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak on engin

slight play in steering rack

Fail 25 Jan 2006 174,209 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

oil leak

stone chip in o/s headlamp lens

Pass 25 Jan 2006 174,209 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

oil leak

stone chip in o/s headlamp lens

Fail 18 Jan 2006 173,969 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak

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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P931 DTO is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 P931 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P931 DTO registered?

P931 DTO is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 17 September 1996.

Is P931 DTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P931 DTO shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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