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P149 KBA

1996 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,666 mi
Last recorded81,666 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP149 KBA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2007 81,666 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 76,353 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 76,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2005 71,704 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2005 71,702 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P149 KBA is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P149 KBA, 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 P149 KBA registered?

P149 KBA is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 4 September 1996.

Is P149 KBA safe to buy?

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