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P258 RBA

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,890 mi
Last recorded49,890 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP258 RBA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2013 49,890 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre badly perished

offside front tyre badly perished

radiator deteriorated

slight corrosion around nearside and offside rear inner sill

Pass 31 Jul 2012 46,916 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres perished

brake performance test.Offside front brake ovality (run-out) high. Advise closer inspection of front brakes

radiator deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2011 43,572 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 40,556 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 38,569 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 35,696 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 33,204 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 30,988 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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P258 RBA is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P258 RBA, 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 P258 RBA registered?

P258 RBA is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P258 RBA safe to buy?

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