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P497 WHO

1996 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2012
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,224 mi
Last recorded123,224 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP497 WHO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2011 123,224 miles

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack

Pass 20 Sep 2010 109,678 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 95,886 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 82,030 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 81,986 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 81,986 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine mangment light stays on

Pass 4 Sep 2008 77,009 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 77,009 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

engine management light on

Pass 4 Sep 2007 70,352 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 61,912 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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P497 WHO is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P497 WHO, 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 P497 WHO registered?

P497 WHO is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P497 WHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P497 WHO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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