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P374 LPS

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,874 mi
Last recorded84,874 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP374 LPS
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2009 84,874 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system rusty

front registration plate cracked but still ok at time of test

fuel tank straps rusty

power steering fluid low

power steering pipes corroded

radiator in poor condition

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 31 Jul 2007 75,980 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 16 May 2006 72,807 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 72,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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P374 LPS is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P374 LPS, 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 P374 LPS registered?

P374 LPS is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 18 November 1996.

Is P374 LPS safe to buy?

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