CarVerify

Free Car Check

P272 FBA

1996 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,432 mi
Last recorded92,432 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP272 FBA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2011 92,432 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 86,382 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 79,805 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 46,432 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2008 76,426 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 73,826 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 70,957 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
Full Toyota Carina E reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P272 FBA is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P272 FBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P272 FBA?

You can check the full history of P272 FBA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P272 FBA registered?

P272 FBA is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P272 FBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P272 FBA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P272 FBA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P272 FBA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.