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P833 EAL

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,641 mi
Last recorded65,641 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP833 EAL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2008 65,641 miles

brake compensater corroded. rear sub frame bushes perished worn and cracked.

brake pipes covered in plastic coating. surface corrosion to brake pipes. flexi brake pipe ends corroded. both front lower arm bushes perished cracked and worn. various steering and suspension conponents corroded.

Fail 22 Nov 2008 65,641 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake compensater corroded. rear sub frame bushes perished worn and cracked.

brake pipes covered in plastic coating. surface corrosion to brake pipes. flexi brake pipe ends corroded. both front lower arm bushes perished cracked and worn. various steering and suspension conponents corroded.

Fail 17 Nov 2007 62,388 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 62,388 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 57,043 miles

ref previous advisorys 510983936381

Fail 29 Nov 2006 57,043 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

various brake pipes heavely greased †exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2005 54,526 miles

play in bottom joint of o/s/r anti-roll bar drop link

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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P833 EAL is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P833 EAL, 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 P833 EAL registered?

P833 EAL is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 28 November 1996.

Is P833 EAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P833 EAL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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