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P520 DBL

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,823 mi
Last recorded125,823 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP520 DBL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2010 125,823 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 125,822 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 122,588 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 122,588 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2008 112,626 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 101,840 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 101,840 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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P520 DBL is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P520 DBL, 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 P520 DBL registered?

P520 DBL is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 17 August 1996.

Is P520 DBL safe to buy?

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