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P232 TYJ

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

169,875 mi
Last recorded169,875 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP232 TYJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 169,875 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 168,518 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 165,616 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 165,616 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 162,263 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 158,246 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 154,380 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 151,039 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 146,566 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 136,160 miles

front anti roll bar link nearside front slightly worn

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

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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P232 TYJ 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 90%.

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 P232 TYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P232 TYJ registered?

P232 TYJ is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P232 TYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P232 TYJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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