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P551 LSX

1996 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,010 mi
Last recorded64,010 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP551 LSX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 64,010 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 64,010 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 63,465 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 62,286 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 60,867 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 60,867 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 57,708 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 57,708 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 55,154 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 51,890 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 51,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 49,089 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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P551 LSX is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P551 LSX, 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 P551 LSX registered?

P551 LSX is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 23 October 1996.

Is P551 LSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P551 LSX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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