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P49 GKE

1996 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,328 mi
Last recorded85,328 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP49 GKE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 85,328 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 77,267 miles

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

MAJORITY OF SUSPENSION AND STEERING AND BRAKING COMPONENTS CORRODED

WIPER BLADES DETERIORATED

Pass 16 Aug 2013 77,221 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 76,499 miles

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

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

trace of grease o/s front inner cv boot

Pass 26 Jul 2011 75,310 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers squeak and smear

right hand front inner cv boot has slight leak

Pass 16 Aug 2010 73,725 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on edges / tread getting low & side walls starting to perish

rear tyre side walls perishing

Pass 25 Aug 2009 72,103 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 72,050 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Aug 2008 70,053 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 70,053 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 66,852 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 66,789 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 63,809 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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P49 GKE is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P49 GKE, 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 P49 GKE registered?

P49 GKE is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P49 GKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P49 GKE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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