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P101 BVJ

1996 Toyota Carina E

White Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

235,181 mi
Last recorded235,181 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP101 BVJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 235,181 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 235,179 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2009 219,352 miles

Battery insecure

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

nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall

Fail 8 May 2009 219,352 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Battery insecure

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

nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 10 May 2008 207,402 miles

boot lock wont lock to secure tail gate rear lens n/s broken but does not emit any light

Fail 9 May 2008 207,402 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

boot lock wont lock to secure tail gate rear lens n/s broken but does not emit any light

Pass 11 May 2007 190,362 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 171,653 miles

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

oil leak

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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P101 BVJ is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 106,071 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 E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P101 BVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P101 BVJ registered?

P101 BVJ is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 5 August 1996.

Is P101 BVJ safe to buy?

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