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P56 WAA

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

49,367 mi
Last recorded49,367 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP56 WAA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 49,367 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 49,341 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 49,323 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 49,304 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 49,263 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 48,943 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 48,857 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 48,803 miles

o/s wiper split

Fail 9 Jul 2014 44,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 44,500 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 41,378 miles

body damage

Fail 12 Jul 2013 41,377 miles

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

body damage

Pass 3 Jul 2012 38,138 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2011 38,068 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

small chips on windscreen

Pass 5 Jul 2010 38,058 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 38,058 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 37,985 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 37,851 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 37,694 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 35,318 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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P56 WAA is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P56 WAA, 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 P56 WAA registered?

P56 WAA is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is P56 WAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P56 WAA shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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