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P49 PYV

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

146,523 mi
Last recorded146,523 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP49 PYV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 146,523 miles

chip to screen

Pass 6 Feb 2013 142,832 miles

slight blow from rear silencer

slight play in steering rack arms

Fail 28 Jan 2013 142,713 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

slight blow from rear silencer

slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 28 Jan 2012 138,937 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in neaside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 9 Feb 2011 134,857 miles

slight play in rear anti roll bar drop links

slight play in steering rack

Fail 7 Feb 2011 134,840 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

slight play in rear anti roll bar drop links

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Feb 2010 131,142 miles

slight play in inner rear anti roll bar bushes

slight play in offside and nearside steering arms

Fail 2 Feb 2010 131,066 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in inner rear anti roll bar bushes

slight play in offside and nearside steering arms

Pass 27 Feb 2009 127,215 miles

Slight play in steering rack.

Fail 14 Jan 2009 127,194 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 27 Jun 2008 127,084 miles

chips to screen

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 27 Jun 2008 127,084 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

chips to screen

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 4 Jul 2007 114,503 miles

most metal brake pipes corroding.

Pass 20 Jul 2006 99,852 miles

REAR TYRES WEARING LOW

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 PYV is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PYV, 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 PYV registered?

P49 PYV is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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The MOT history for P49 PYV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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