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P251 ERC

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

186,676 mi
Last recorded186,676 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP251 ERC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 186,676 miles

corrosion starting to form on underside of vehicle

rear wiper un servicable

transmision oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2011 186,676 miles

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

corrosion starting to form on underside of vehicle

rear wiper un servicable

transmision oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2010 180,129 miles

both front metal brake pipes in poor surface condition

centre exhaust joint has slight blow

nearside rackend ball joint has slight play

Fail 16 Nov 2009 175,339 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front metal brake pipes in poor condition

both front tyres close to legal limit

both rackend ball joints have slight play

Pass 16 Nov 2009 175,339 miles

both front metal brake pipes in poor condition

both front tyres close to legal limit

both rackend ball joints have slight play

Fail 18 Nov 2008 170,036 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both steering rack end ball joints have slight play

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 18 Nov 2008 170,036 miles

both steering rack end ball joints have slight play

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 15 Nov 2007 165,117 miles

front number plate poor condition

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

o/s rack end ball joint has slight play

Pass 20 Nov 2006 161,588 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 161,588 miles

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

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 22 Nov 2005 156,912 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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P251 ERC is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P251 ERC, 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 P251 ERC registered?

P251 ERC is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 6 December 1996.

Is P251 ERC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P251 ERC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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