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P408 GSP

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

77,307 mi
Last recorded77,307 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP408 GSP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2010 77,307 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 73,324 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 73,324 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 70,509 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 70,509 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 66,598 miles

engine management lamp indicates a fault

front brake pads worn

Fail 17 Aug 2007 66,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine management lamp indicates a fault

front brake pads worn

Pass 25 Aug 2006 62,996 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 62,996 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P408 GSP is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P408 GSP, 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 P408 GSP registered?

P408 GSP is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 13 August 1996.

Is P408 GSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P408 GSP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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