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P477 SGH

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

11,758 mi
Last recorded11,758 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP477 SGH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 11,758 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 97,882 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 97,882 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 89,696 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 84,620 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Spare tyre defective

slight play in steering rack (detected at road wheels)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 84,620 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Spare tyre defective

slight play in steering rack (detected at road wheels)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 78,809 miles

o/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 6 Nov 2006 73,481 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 68,219 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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P477 SGH is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P477 SGH, 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 P477 SGH registered?

P477 SGH is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 23 October 1996.

Is P477 SGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P477 SGH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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