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P576 TVL

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

67,194 mi
Last recorded67,194 miles
Recorded on15 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP576 TVL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2010 67,194 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

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

Fail 8 May 2010 67,095 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 64,233 miles

Battery Not Secure

N/S/Lower Ball Joint Has Nail Through Securing Nut & Not Split Pin

Fail 24 Apr 2009 64,233 miles

Battery Not Secure

N/S/Lower Ball Joint Has Nail Through Securing Nut & Not Split Pin

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 15 May 2008 61,983 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Battery insecure

Pass 15 May 2008 61,983 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Battery insecure

Pass 19 May 2007 59,894 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 May 2006 57,306 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 57,306 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P576 TVL is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P576 TVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P576 TVL registered?

P576 TVL is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P576 TVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P576 TVL shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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