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1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,361 mi
Last recorded95,361 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP266 APA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2007 95,361 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 84,733 miles

horn operation poor

n/s/r shock absorber damp

o/s/r shock absorber damp

o/s/r tyre outer wall in poor condition

pin hole leak in o/s/f outer cv gaiter

rear number plate in poor condition

slight play in o/s steering rack

spare tyre flat

Pass 25 Jun 2005 70,956 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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P266 APA is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P266 APA, 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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P266 APA is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 25 September 1996.

Is P266 APA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P266 APA shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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