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P351 FRP

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,140 mi
Last recorded141,140 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP351 FRP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 141,140 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 140,596 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 27 Jul 2010 140,594 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 28 Jul 2009 140,129 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Jul 2008 139,643 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Jul 2007 139,125 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 138,303 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 138,274 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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P351 FRP is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P351 FRP, 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 P351 FRP registered?

P351 FRP is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 26 November 1996.

Is P351 FRP safe to buy?

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