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P173 DOV

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,208 mi
Last recorded80,208 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2006
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP173 DOV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2006 80,208 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 80,208 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 79,456 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

SERIOUSLY DAMAGED MARKER AGAINST THIS VEHICLE

Fail 18 Apr 2006 78,986 miles

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

N/S FRONT TYRE IS VERY WORN . JUDDER ON N/S FRONT BRAKE . SERIOUSLY DAMAGED MARKER AGAINST THIS CAR

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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P173 DOV is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P173 DOV, 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 P173 DOV registered?

P173 DOV is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 10 September 1996.

Is P173 DOV safe to buy?

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