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P526 DMO

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,507 mi
Last recorded99,507 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP526 DMO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2013 99,507 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 99,507 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 92,967 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 85,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 85,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 78,770 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 69,915 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 69,905 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 67,137 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 64,152 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2006 64,152 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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P526 DMO is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P526 DMO, 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 P526 DMO registered?

P526 DMO is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 26 September 1996.

Is P526 DMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P526 DMO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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