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P688 AJF

1996 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,730 mi
Last recorded78,730 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP688 AJF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 78,730 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL BELOW MAXIMUM

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

PLAY IN RACK

Fail 19 Jul 2012 78,729 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

BATTERY INSECURE

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL BELOW MAXIMUM

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

PLAY IN RACK

Pass 22 Sep 2010 52,692 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 51,579 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 49,473 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 48,220 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 45,674 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 42,400 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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P688 AJF is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P688 AJF, 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 P688 AJF registered?

P688 AJF is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P688 AJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P688 AJF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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