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P788 MLT

1996 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,249 mi
Last recorded85,249 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2007
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP788 MLT
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2007 85,249 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 85,249 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion on underside of vehicle

door shuts are covered

evidence of slight brake judder on both front wheels

exhaust system corroded

hubcaps on 2 wheels

slight play in steering system

there was some radiator fluid loss during test maybe due to overfilling.

various underbody pipes are corroded

battery is insecure and due to its size its very close to shorting on the bonnet.

Pass 18 Jul 2006 82,982 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 82,982 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery insecure

door shuts covered

engine may need attention. Camshaft noise and oily smoke during emissions test.

exhaust system corroded

hubcaps on roadwheels

rear wiper blade perished

unable to check nearside front tyre valve as hubcap in the way

windowscreen laminated layers are starting to separate

Pass 22 Dec 2005 82,374 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P788 MLT is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P788 MLT, 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 P788 MLT registered?

P788 MLT is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 15 November 1996.

Is P788 MLT safe to buy?

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