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P504 EAU

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,000 mi
Last recorded119,000 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP504 EAU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 119,000 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 117,200 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 117,188 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 115,220 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 113,439 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 112,330 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 109,862 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 105,804 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 101,700 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 92,609 miles

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

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

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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P504 EAU is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P504 EAU, 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 P504 EAU registered?

P504 EAU is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 October 1996.

Is P504 EAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P504 EAU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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