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P265 EDA

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,679 mi
Last recorded90,679 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP265 EDA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 90,679 miles

All 4 tyres have age related cracking/perishing

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight corrosion inside boot

wrong size battery fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2015 90,669 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All 4 tyres have age related cracking/perishing

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight corrosion inside boot

wrong size battery fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2014 89,836 miles

Both front wiper rubbers split

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 89,836 miles

Both front wiper rubbers split

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 89,178 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre perishing

Offside front tyre perishing

Pass 19 Jul 2012 88,843 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 88,382 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 88,382 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 87,448 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 87,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 86,841 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 85,804 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 83,461 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 80,065 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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P265 EDA is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P265 EDA, 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 P265 EDA registered?

P265 EDA is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P265 EDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P265 EDA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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