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P538 DVO

1996 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,085 mi
Last recorded126,085 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP538 DVO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 126,085 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 122,998 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 119,443 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 115,284 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 109,810 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 109,809 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 104,829 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 98,684 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 98,684 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 93,744 miles

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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P538 DVO is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P538 DVO, 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 P538 DVO registered?

P538 DVO is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 10 October 1996.

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