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P247 WPR

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,367 mi
Last recorded105,367 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP247 WPR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 105,367 miles

both front tyres worn very low

both steering arms have play

n/s/r tyre worn very low

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 19 Mar 2011 92,997 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 80,605 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 80,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 80,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

front left side light slight function impaired

front left wiper slightly smearing screen

Pass 12 Nov 2008 69,524 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 68,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 59,309 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 47,376 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 43,182 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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P247 WPR is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P247 WPR, 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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P247 WPR is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P247 WPR safe to buy?

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