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P591 VCG

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,617 mi
Last recorded140,617 miles
Recorded on2 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP591 VCG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2011 140,617 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 135,949 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2009 132,779 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 127,333 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 May 2008 127,333 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 May 2007 120,184 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 May 2007 120,184 miles

slight play in steering rack

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 VCG is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VCG, 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 VCG registered?

P591 VCG is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P591 VCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P591 VCG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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