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P188 SGB

1996 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

161,984 mi
Last recorded161,984 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP188 SGB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2011 161,984 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 161,984 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2010 158,297 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 158,297 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 152,666 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 152,666 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel filler pipes badly corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2008 143,127 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 143,127 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 133,043 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 122,196 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 122,188 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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P188 SGB is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P188 SGB, 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 P188 SGB registered?

P188 SGB is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P188 SGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P188 SGB shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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