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P872 FKP

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

199,510 mi
Last recorded199,510 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP872 FKP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 199,510 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 187,884 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 187,884 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 180,469 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 180,469 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 173,608 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

ns front brake pipe corroded

os ns rear brake pipes corroded

play in steering rack

Fail 18 Feb 2008 173,608 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Battery insecure

front to rear brake pipes corroded

ns front brake pipe corroded

os ns rear brake pipes corroded

play in steering rack

Fail 7 Mar 2007 167,593 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

battery insecure slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Mar 2007 167,593 miles

battery insecure slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Feb 2006 157,228 miles

raiator damp. slight corrosion front brake discs. most brake pipes showing rust. alarm problem

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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P872 FKP is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P872 FKP, 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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P872 FKP is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 14 August 1996.

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