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P662 MSE

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,894 mi
Last recorded151,894 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP662 MSE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2009 151,894 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 151,894 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 134,373 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 134,373 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 118,337 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 118,337 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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P662 MSE is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 105,335 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P662 MSE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P662 MSE registered?

P662 MSE is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P662 MSE safe to buy?

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