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P458 MRE

1996 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,516 mi
Last recorded94,516 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP458 MRE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2010 94,516 miles

Slight play in O/S steering rack arm

Fail 12 Jun 2010 94,509 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

slight play in offside front steering rack arm

Pass 18 May 2009 89,986 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 89,972 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 83,138 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Sep 2007 82,142 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 82,142 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 79,721 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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P458 MRE is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 105,335 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P458 MRE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P458 MRE registered?

P458 MRE is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 20 September 1996.

Is P458 MRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P458 MRE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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