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P470 EEF

1996 Toyota Carina E

Grey Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

154,447 mi
Last recorded154,447 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP470 EEF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 154,447 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 153,985 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 152,836 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 151,142 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 148,880 miles

All tyres wearing close to legal limit

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2011 147,731 miles

All tyres wearing close to legal limit

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under body corroded in all areas

Pass 27 Sep 2010 146,445 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under body corroded in all areas

Pass 11 Sep 2009 139,075 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 133,090 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 133,090 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

under body corroded in all areas

Pass 15 Sep 2007 127,324 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

under body has surface corrosion in all areas

Pass 29 Sep 2006 120,519 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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P470 EEF is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 P470 EEF, 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 P470 EEF registered?

P470 EEF is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P470 EEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P470 EEF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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