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P297 POY

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,877 mi
Last recorded91,877 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP297 POY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2016 91,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 85,325 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jul 2014 81,446 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r lamp unit cracked

slight play in o/s/f track control arm

Pass 25 Jul 2013 77,189 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 75,118 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 72,042 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 67,881 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 63,040 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 59,996 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 57,298 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 54,180 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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P297 POY is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P297 POY, 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 P297 POY registered?

P297 POY is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P297 POY safe to buy?

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