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P240 XBB

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,932 mi
Last recorded94,932 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP240 XBB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 94,932 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2010 90,536 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 90,535 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

Pass 19 Oct 2009 89,017 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 9 Sep 2008 83,607 miles

all suspension components heavily corroded

bonnet stay clip snapped

engine management light on

exh rear heat shield loose

fuel tank seams corroded

rear number plate slightly discoloured

signs of petrol leak @ fuel tank

Pass 24 Sep 2007 79,209 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 25 Sep 2006 75,326 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 70,129 miles

damp around power steering pump

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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P240 XBB is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,587cc 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 P240 XBB, 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 P240 XBB registered?

P240 XBB is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is P240 XBB safe to buy?

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