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P521 JWE

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

134,416 mi
Last recorded134,416 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP521 JWE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2008 134,416 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 123,184 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 123,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 90,896 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 90,809 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Fail 18 Apr 2006 90,801 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2006 90,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 85,139 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 85,105 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Inner Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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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P521 JWE is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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

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 P521 JWE, 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 P521 JWE registered?

P521 JWE is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P521 JWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P521 JWE shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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