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P308 LMA

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,997 mi
Last recorded143,997 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP308 LMA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 143,997 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 143,997 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2011 130,824 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 117,169 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 117,169 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 107,307 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 107,307 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 94,830 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 82,121 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 69,566 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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P308 LMA is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P308 LMA, 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 P308 LMA registered?

P308 LMA is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P308 LMA safe to buy?

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