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P274 MMA

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

205,317 mi
Last recorded205,317 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP274 MMA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 205,317 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 205,230 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 205,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 204,993 miles

Oil Leak

Pass 14 Jan 2021 204,242 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 203,171 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 201,615 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 198,790 miles

Engine Light On

Power Steering Fluid Leaking From Bottle

Pass 30 Jun 2016 195,045 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 187,996 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle has multiple points of corrosion to underside but none of which classed excessive

Pass 3 Jul 2014 178,893 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 168,698 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 164,276 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 164,276 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 158,437 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 150,849 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 143,985 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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P274 MMA is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P274 MMA, 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

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What year was P274 MMA registered?

P274 MMA is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 27 November 1996.

Is P274 MMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P274 MMA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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