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P458 PGF

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,843 mi
Last recorded136,843 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP458 PGF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 136,843 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 135,102 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 135,102 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

c.o. close to limit on fast idle

front brake pads thin

front to rear brake + fuel pipes covered

some steering roughness

Pass 11 Aug 2010 132,768 miles

p/s pump noisey

Fail 11 Aug 2010 132,765 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

p/s pump noisey

Pass 23 Mar 2009 125,816 miles

child seat fitted to o/s/r

slight play in rear roll bar innner bushes

Fail 23 Mar 2009 125,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

child seat fitted to o/s/r

slight play in rear roll bar innner bushes

Pass 31 Mar 2008 119,748 miles

slight play in both inner rear roll bar bushes

Pass 26 Mar 2007 110,438 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 103,536 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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P458 PGF is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P458 PGF, 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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P458 PGF is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P458 PGF safe to buy?

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