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P834 SBV

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,425 mi
Last recorded147,425 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP834 SBV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2010 147,425 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Oct 2009 133,382 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2009 133,382 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2008 116,461 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 102,522 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 85,951 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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P834 SBV is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P834 SBV, 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 P834 SBV registered?

P834 SBV is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 25 September 1996.

Is P834 SBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P834 SBV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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