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P591 RGP

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,231 mi
Last recorded93,231 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP591 RGP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2009 93,231 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Indicator Lamp Lense Cracked

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Centre LED Stop Lamp Percentage Of LEDs Not Working

Rear Centre LED Stop Lamp Poor Output

Pass 18 Aug 2008 87,965 miles

50% Of LEDs Not Working In Rear Centre Stop Lamp In Spoiler.

Offside Front Seat Belt Stalk Catch Does Not Always Return Fully

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

Slight Runout On Offside Rear Brake Drum

Pass 4 Sep 2007 83,862 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 83,862 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Exhaust Flange Corroded

Centre Rear Brake Lamp LEDs Only Working 50%

Front Number Plate Damaged

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake Drum Runout

Pass 12 Sep 2006 78,471 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 72,844 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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P591 RGP is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc 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 P591 RGP, 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 P591 RGP registered?

P591 RGP is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 20 September 1996.

Is P591 RGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P591 RGP 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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