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P599 TPN

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

121,916 mi
Last recorded121,916 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP599 TPN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 121,916 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jul 2018 118,891 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 114,986 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 111,578 miles

engine management light on

Pass 13 Aug 2015 111,359 miles

engine light stopping on

Pass 4 Aug 2014 110,847 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 108,474 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 106,840 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 106,834 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 105,589 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 102,578 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 98,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 94,412 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 89,800 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 86,075 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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P599 TPN is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 P599 TPN, 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 P599 TPN registered?

P599 TPN is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 8 August 1996.

Is P599 TPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P599 TPN shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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