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P204 PHU

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,469 mi
Last recorded80,469 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP204 PHU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2012 80,469 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 70,160 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 70,148 miles

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 58,664 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 47,385 miles

pre accident damage repaired

Pass 25 Jan 2008 35,132 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 31,850 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 28,184 miles

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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P204 PHU is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P204 PHU, 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 P204 PHU registered?

P204 PHU is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P204 PHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P204 PHU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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