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P472 UPN

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,402 mi
Last recorded72,402 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP472 UPN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 72,402 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 69,722 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 66,546 miles

both front tyres tread getting low

o\s\front wiper blade slight split

Pass 6 Oct 2010 62,958 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 59,060 miles

perishing in n/s/r tyre monitor

Pass 7 Oct 2008 54,194 miles

Headlamp protectors fitted.

Nearside rear tyre perishing slightly.

Noisy application of rear brakes.

Surface corrosion and age to various suspension, steering,brake components and underside of vehicle.

Pass 18 Oct 2007 49,263 miles

Metal and flexi brake pipes showing age.

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish.

Suspension, steering and brake components showing general age and wear.

Fail 3 Oct 2007 48,961 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Metal and flexi brake pipes showing age and wear.

Nearside front tyre low inner and outer edges.(Stepped Tread Design)

Nearside inner driveshaft gaitor weeping.

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish.

Noisy application of rear brakes.

Suspension, steering and brake components showing general age and wear.

Pass 9 Oct 2006 43,316 miles

n/s inner driveshaft gaitor has small split leaking grease

Pass 12 Oct 2005 37,454 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 37,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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P472 UPN is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P472 UPN, 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 P472 UPN registered?

P472 UPN is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is P472 UPN safe to buy?

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