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P288 MMA

1996 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,562 mi
Last recorded144,562 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP288 MMA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2009 144,562 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 20 Sep 2008 138,766 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 138,766 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 130,602 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 130,602 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 122,465 miles

both front tyres near limit

Pass 29 Nov 2005 110,900 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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P288 MMA is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P288 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.

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What year was P288 MMA registered?

P288 MMA is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 24 October 1996.

Is P288 MMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P288 MMA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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