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P647 SFE

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,039 mi
Last recorded87,039 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP647 SFE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2012 87,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate damaged but still easily read

Pass 30 Aug 2011 79,364 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)

front disc's are slightly worn

slight corrosion to front and rear flexi hose ferrel ends

Pass 26 Aug 2010 74,396 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 71,267 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 68,582 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 68,582 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 65,180 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 65,180 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 61,502 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 61,501 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 57,602 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 57,601 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P647 SFE is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P647 SFE, 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 P647 SFE registered?

P647 SFE is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P647 SFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P647 SFE shows 12 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.

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