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P608 MCA

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,261 mi
Last recorded150,261 miles
Recorded on7 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP608 MCA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2011 150,261 miles
Pass 3 May 2010 133,158 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 117,119 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 102,160 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 84,551 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 76,855 miles

engine management light stays on

front tyres 175-70-R14 rear tyres 185-70-R14

rubber boot worn on o/s/f antirollbar link

Fail 8 May 2006 76,847 miles

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

engine management light stays on

front tyres 175-70-r14 Rear tyres 185-70-r14

rubber boot worn on offside front antiroll bar link

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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P608 MCA is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P608 MCA, 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 P608 MCA registered?

P608 MCA is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 7 October 1996.

Is P608 MCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P608 MCA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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