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P213 UNJ

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,068 mi
Last recorded82,068 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP213 UNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2011 82,068 miles

front brake pads worn very thin

nsr tyre worn very low on outer edge

oil leaks

osr tyre worn very low on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2010 80,208 miles

Both front steel brake pipes corroded.

Both inner sills at the rear slightly corroded.

Fail 25 Jun 2010 80,182 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both front steel brake pipes corroded.

Both inner sills at the rear slightly corroded.

Nearside inner CV boot split.

Pass 26 Jun 2009 78,840 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner sills rusty.

Steel brake pipes to front flexy hoses corroded.

Fail 26 Jun 2009 78,840 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner sills rusty.

Steel brake pipes to front flexy hoses corroded.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 77,209 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 74,334 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 74,334 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 70,190 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 70,190 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P213 UNJ is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P213 UNJ, 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 P213 UNJ registered?

P213 UNJ is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 12 November 1996.

Is P213 UNJ safe to buy?

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