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P597 PGF

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,244 mi
Last recorded106,244 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP597 PGF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2014 106,244 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering column locking device missing (2.1.6)

Oil leak

exhaust rattle from front

Pass 11 Jan 2013 104,898 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

ignition barrel and lock removed

Pass 9 Jan 2012 103,069 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

battery not secure

Fail 9 Jan 2012 103,069 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

battery not secure

Fail 14 Jan 2011 101,748 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 101,748 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 99,776 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 99,774 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fail 14 Jan 2009 8,847 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 88,847 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 74,487 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 59,959 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 59,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 44,587 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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P597 PGF is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P597 PGF, 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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P597 PGF is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 6 August 1996.

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