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P696 XTX

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,204 mi
Last recorded103,204 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP696 XTX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2010 103,204 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 103,204 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 91,968 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 91,968 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 63,047 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 57,952 miles

front tyre edges worn

nearside fornt tyre edge worn below limit

Fail 20 Apr 2006 57,952 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front tyre edges worn

nearside fornt tyre edge worn below limit

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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P696 XTX is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 101,726 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 P696 XTX, 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 29 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 P696 XTX registered?

P696 XTX is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P696 XTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P696 XTX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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