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P516 EAB

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,794 mi
Last recorded120,794 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP516 EAB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2011 120,794 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 115,462 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 115,462 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 95,176 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 95,167 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 79,007 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 45,465 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 45,361 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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P516 EAB is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 105,335 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P516 EAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P516 EAB registered?

P516 EAB is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P516 EAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P516 EAB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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