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P780 GKM

1996 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,178 mi
Last recorded149,178 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP780 GKM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2010 149,178 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 133,530 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight free play nearside inner steering arm

Fail 10 Feb 2009 133,530 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight free play nearside inner steering arm

Pass 2 Apr 2008 121,068 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 113,750 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 102,111 miles

Nearside Front Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front wipers have small splits at ends of wipers

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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P780 GKM is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P780 GKM, 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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P780 GKM is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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