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P269 LLL

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

151,700 mi
Last recorded151,700 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP269 LLL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 151,700 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 151,700 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 149,792 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 146,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 143,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 141,626 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 137,397 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH RERA EXCESSIVELY WORN ON THE INNER TREAD SHOULDER.SECONADRY GROOVES. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 137,397 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH RERA EXCESSIVELY WORN ON THE INNER TREAD SHOULDER.SECONADRY GROOVES. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 134,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 131,881 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 131,881 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 128,372 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 126,395 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 121,627 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 117,812 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 113,025 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 108,264 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 104,998 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 102,806 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 101,006 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 101,006 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 97,157 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 97,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 93,986 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 93,978 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 87,942 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 87,942 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 78,229 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2006 78,229 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P269 LLL is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 P269 LLL, 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 P269 LLL registered?

P269 LLL is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P269 LLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P269 LLL shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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