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P432 MRE

1996 Toyota Carina E

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,051 mi
Last recorded95,051 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP432 MRE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2012 95,051 miles

front number plate slightly discoloured

offside rear close to limit and has a nail in it

offside rear light lens slightly damaged

Fail 14 Sep 2012 94,803 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate slightly discoloured

offside rear close to limit and has a nail in it

offside rear light lens slightly damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2011 76,992 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 76,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2010 67,207 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 61,523 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 61,523 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 59,197 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 59,197 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 56,849 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 54,712 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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P432 MRE is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P432 MRE, 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 P432 MRE registered?

P432 MRE is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P432 MRE safe to buy?

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