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P543 MMA

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,970 mi
Last recorded110,970 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP543 MMA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 110,970 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 105,459 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 105,459 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 99,284 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2010 93,950 miles

Metal Fuel Breather Pipe To Tank Corroding

N/S & O/S/R Outer Tyre Walls Starting To Split

N/S Wiper Linkage Worn Slightly

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F Tyre Wearing On Its Outer Edge

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play In N/S & O/S/F Steering Arms On Limits

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 93,950 miles

Metal Fuel Breather Pipe To Tank Corroding

N/S & O/S/R Outer Tyre Walls Starting To Split

N/S Wiper Linkage Worn Slightly

O/S/F Tyre Wearing On Its Outer Edge

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play In N/S & O/S/F Steering Arms On Limits

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 93,813 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 87,050 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 81,512 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 81,510 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 75,284 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 69,710 miles

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

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 MMA is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P543 MMA, 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 MMA registered?

P543 MMA is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P543 MMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P543 MMA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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