1996 Toyota Carina 1.8L Petrol · P141 PUR
1996 Toyota Carina (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1996. Recorded mileage 143,655 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jul 2011.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CARINA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jul 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28 Apr 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,655 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P141 PUR Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2010
- 143,655 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P141 PUR Mileage History
- 09/02/2006109,014 mi
- 10/02/2007115,961 mi+6,947 mi
- 31/03/2008124,863 mi+8,902 mi
- 02/04/2008124,876 mi+13 mi
- 24/07/2009134,373 mi+9,497 mi
- 21/07/2010143,655 mi+9,282 mi
- 21/07/2010143,655 mi
Average of roughly 7,795 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
P141 PUR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Toyota Carina (P141 PUR) between February 2006 and July 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”; “Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
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