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P59 VFG

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP59 VFG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2008

Evidence of accident damage / repair to N/S/F suspension.

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 88,024 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Evidence of accident damage / repair to N/S/F suspension.

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 81,308 miles

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

both rear anti-roll bar d bushes worn.

slight wear in both side arms on steering rack.

Pass 10 Oct 2006 74,925 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 69,486 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 69,486 miles

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

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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P59 VFG is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P59 VFG, 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 P59 VFG registered?

P59 VFG is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P59 VFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P59 VFG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P59 VFG have outstanding finance?

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