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P270 RFB

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2011
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,367 mi
Last recorded214,367 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP270 RFB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2010 214,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 204,599 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 195,272 miles

rear wiper blade deterioated

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 195,272 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear wiper blade deterioated

Pass 23 Jul 2008 185,492 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 175,888 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 167,548 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 167,548 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 155,499 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 155,499 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 144,731 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 144,731 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 132,862 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 121,370 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 121,370 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P270 RFB is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P270 RFB, 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 P270 RFB registered?

P270 RFB is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 6 August 1996.

Is P270 RFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P270 RFB shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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