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P308 RDE

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,617 mi
Last recorded107,617 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP308 RDE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2015 107,617 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 105,008 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 101,562 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 98,193 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 93,685 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 90,233 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 90,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 85,292 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 80,700 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 76,241 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 71,867 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rust on o/s/f brake flexy end

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 RDE is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RDE, 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 RDE registered?

P308 RDE is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P308 RDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P308 RDE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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