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P483 EEF

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,359 mi
Last recorded128,359 miles
Recorded on11 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP483 EEF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2013 128,359 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 126,493 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 124,615 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2010 121,753 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 118,154 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 118,154 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 115,284 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 171,155 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 171,155 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

n/s/f screen chipped

o/s/r body work/bumper damage

rear brake imbalance

fuel pipe breather/ filler corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2006 97,706 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 97,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P483 EEF is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P483 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.

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What year was P483 EEF registered?

P483 EEF is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P483 EEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P483 EEF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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