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P742 UHS

1996 Toyota Carina E

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,895 mi
Last recorded80,895 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP742 UHS
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2010 80,895 miles

Battery insecure

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Dec 2010 80,895 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 79,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 77,022 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play detected at steering rack not to excess at time of test

Pass 27 Dec 2007 71,942 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 65,025 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play detected at n/s/f track rod end /steering rack

Pass 6 Jan 2006 58,055 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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P742 UHS is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Black with a 1,587cc 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 P742 UHS, 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 P742 UHS registered?

P742 UHS is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 23 December 1996.

Is P742 UHS safe to buy?

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