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P848 GSR

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

47,419 mi
Last recorded47,419 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP848 GSR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2009 47,419 miles

Both main front to rear brake pipes - at fuel tank area - corroded

Radiator core in very poor condition - also signs of slight leak

Slight noise from Offside front wheel - possible wheel bearing

Wear in both wiper spindles

Pass 4 Nov 2008 46,175 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coolant leak from radiator

nearside front indicator lens broken

Fail 4 Nov 2008 46,175 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coolant leak from radiator

nearside front indicator lens broken

Pass 9 Nov 2007 44,234 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 44,234 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Nov 2006 43,156 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 43,156 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P848 GSR 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 P848 GSR, 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 P848 GSR registered?

P848 GSR is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 3 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P848 GSR 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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