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P443 GVU

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,263 mi
Last recorded120,263 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP443 GVU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2012 120,263 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 120,263 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2011 113,020 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 107,417 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 99,552 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2008 94,640 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 88,229 miles

Both front washer jets poor

Rear washer jet inop

Slight play O/S steering tiebar/trackrod

Pass 20 Dec 2006 80,336 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 80,233 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 72,981 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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P443 GVU is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P443 GVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P443 GVU registered?

P443 GVU is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 12 August 1996.

Is P443 GVU safe to buy?

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