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P74 NAH

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,020 mi
Last recorded135,020 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP74 NAH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2012 135,020 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear wiper incomplete

Pass 5 Sep 2012 135,020 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear wiper incomplete

Pass 24 Jun 2011 126,258 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 120,420 miles

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

petrol tank neck corroded & weak

sump corroded and weeping oil

Pass 25 Jun 2009 114,961 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 100,881 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 100,771 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

front number plate cracked through fixing

Pass 22 Jun 2006 88,738 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 88,738 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2005 78,774 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2005 78,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P74 NAH is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P74 NAH, 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 P74 NAH registered?

P74 NAH is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P74 NAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P74 NAH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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