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P442 CEC

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

211,927 mi
Last recorded211,927 miles
Recorded on7 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP442 CEC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2011 211,927 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 208,728 miles

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

both no plates deteriorating.

Pass 29 Apr 2009 205,527 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 204,715 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 202,937 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 171,215 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear wiper blade split at ends

Pass 19 May 2006 171,147 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 May 2006 171,147 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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P442 CEC is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P442 CEC, 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 P442 CEC registered?

P442 CEC is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 22 August 1996.

Is P442 CEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P442 CEC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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