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P48 VFG

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

39,256 mi
Last recorded39,256 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP48 VFG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 39,256 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 39,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 38,952 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 38,638 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 37,884 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 37,884 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 37,205 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 35,730 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 34,548 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 33,889 miles

Drivers door mirror glass damaged but not seriously affecting the rear view

Pass 12 Oct 2010 32,679 miles

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 22 Oct 2009 31,540 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 30,010 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 28,238 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 25,100 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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P48 VFG is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 P48 VFG, 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 P48 VFG registered?

P48 VFG is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 October 1996.

Is P48 VFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P48 VFG shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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