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P166 DJB

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,411 mi
Last recorded88,411 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 DJB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2010 88,411 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 88,411 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 85,039 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both namber plate slightly damaged

small chip on n/s/f light

Pass 13 Aug 2008 84,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear number plates cracked

nearside headlamp stone chipped

Pass 17 Aug 2007 82,162 miles

Oil leak

front and rear number plate's slightly damaged

front bumper slightly damaged

slight play in front anti roll bar drop link's

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Aug 2006 80,097 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front and rear number plate cracked

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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P166 DJB is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P166 DJB, 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 P166 DJB registered?

P166 DJB is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 16 August 1996.

Is P166 DJB safe to buy?

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