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P769 CLJ

1996 Toyota Carina E

Turquoise Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,088 mi
Last recorded149,088 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP769 CLJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2010 149,088 miles

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

offside rear seat missing

Fail 30 Oct 2010 149,088 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

offside rear seat missing

Pass 2 Nov 2009 143,698 miles

o/s/r seat belt missing but as told by q.c it is a advisory item

Fail 2 Nov 2009 143,698 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 137,478 miles

nearside rear boot light lens broken

Fail 3 Oct 2008 137,478 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

nearside rear boot light lens broken

Pass 6 Oct 2007 129,952 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 123,249 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 123,247 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 113,969 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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P769 CLJ is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Turquoise with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P769 CLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P769 CLJ registered?

P769 CLJ is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P769 CLJ safe to buy?

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