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P442 XGR

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,640 mi
Last recorded151,640 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP442 XGR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2010 151,640 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 141,174 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 129,083 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 129,083 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 118,619 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise steering rack off side has slight play

Pass 4 Aug 2006 109,365 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 109,351 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2005 99,762 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2005 99,762 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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P442 XGR is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P442 XGR, 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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P442 XGR is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P442 XGR safe to buy?

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