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P480 GCC

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

230,428 mi
Last recorded230,428 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP480 GCC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 230,428 miles

slight oil leak around engine

Fail 21 Feb 2015 230,385 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 216,353 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 201,202 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight oil leak around engine

Pass 1 Mar 2012 187,667 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 175,809 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

play in steering rack

Pass 10 Mar 2011 175,809 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

play in steering rack

Pass 10 Mar 2010 165,463 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 148,057 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 134,624 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 112,295 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 112,169 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 97,978 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 97,978 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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P480 GCC is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P480 GCC, 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 P480 GCC registered?

P480 GCC is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P480 GCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P480 GCC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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