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P589 PUY

1996 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,724 mi
Last recorded79,724 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP589 PUY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2010 79,724 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 73,393 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 66,472 miles

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

oil leak on engine

slight blow on rear exhaust

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 27 Sep 2008 66,472 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

oil leak on engine

slight blow on rear exhaust

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 22 Oct 2007 59,860 miles

o/s/r shock absorber starting to leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Oct 2006 52,793 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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P589 PUY is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P589 PUY, 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 P589 PUY registered?

P589 PUY is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 18 November 1996.

Is P589 PUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P589 PUY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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