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P184 RUA

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,409 mi
Last recorded132,409 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP184 RUA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2011 132,409 miles

slight damage to front

Pass 1 Mar 2010 128,435 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 128,435 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 125,743 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 125,743 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 123,113 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 2 Feb 2007 116,642 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 1 Feb 2007 116,609 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 2 Feb 2006 109,025 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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P184 RUA is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P184 RUA, 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 P184 RUA registered?

P184 RUA is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 7 November 1996.

Is P184 RUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P184 RUA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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