MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,676 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
corrosion starting to form on underside of vehicle
rear wiper un servicable
transmision oil leak
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
both front metal brake pipes in poor surface condition
centre exhaust joint has slight blow
nearside rackend ball joint has slight play
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
both front metal brake pipes in poor condition
both front tyres close to legal limit
both rackend ball joints have slight play
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
both steering rack end ball joints have slight play
nearside front wheel bearing has slight play
both steering rack end ball joints have slight play
nearside front wheel bearing has slight play
front number plate poor condition
n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play
o/s rack end ball joint has slight play
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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