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P389 YPK

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,931 mi
Last recorded192,931 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP389 YPK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2008 192,931 miles

ADVISE N/S/R TYRE WERARING ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 192,931 miles

ADVISE N/S/R TYRE WERARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 4 Jul 2007 179,528 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 179,528 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 154,845 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 132,586 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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P389 YPK is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P389 YPK, 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 P389 YPK registered?

P389 YPK is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P389 YPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P389 YPK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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