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P239 XEL

1996 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,503 mi
Last recorded78,503 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP239 XEL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2013 78,503 miles

ADVISE WEAR IN STEERING RACK ENDS

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 78,503 miles

ADVISE WEAR IN STEERING RACK ENDS

Pass 11 Feb 2012 72,515 miles

slight wear in both ends of steering rack

Fail 2 Feb 2012 72,511 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight wear in both ends of steering rack

Pass 20 Jan 2011 66,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 61,657 miles

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

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

small chip in front windscreen

Pass 2 Feb 2009 57,654 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 53,925 miles

slight chip in front windscreen

Pass 30 Jan 2007 51,713 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 49,612 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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P239 XEL is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P239 XEL, 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 P239 XEL registered?

P239 XEL is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 8 October 1996.

Is P239 XEL safe to buy?

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