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P393 VFC

1996 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,392 mi
Last recorded135,392 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP393 VFC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2010 135,392 miles

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

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 125,447 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 125,447 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 104,697 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 82,195 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 73,987 miles

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

slight free play osf steering rack 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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P393 VFC is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P393 VFC, 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 P393 VFC registered?

P393 VFC is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P393 VFC safe to buy?

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