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P543 KAK

1996 Toyota Carina E

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,957 mi
Last recorded143,957 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP543 KAK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2010 143,957 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 143,957 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 135,780 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 133,619 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 133,619 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 120,783 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 120,779 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 110,204 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 110,204 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 108,168 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 108,168 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 101,941 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 93,051 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 93,051 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 86,284 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2005 74,156 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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P543 KAK is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P543 KAK, 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 P543 KAK registered?

P543 KAK is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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