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P455 CSB

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,348 mi
Last recorded94,348 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP455 CSB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2011 94,348 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

cat;joint blowing but passed emission test

front and rear antiroll bar linkages

petrol flap insecure

Pass 22 Oct 2009 87,150 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 87,140 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 78,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 70,055 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 70,055 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 64,252 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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P455 CSB is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P455 CSB, 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 P455 CSB registered?

P455 CSB is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 15 November 1996.

Is P455 CSB safe to buy?

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