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P872 KVW

1996 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,917 mi
Last recorded78,917 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP872 KVW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 78,917 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 78,917 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2011 74,877 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2011 74,877 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2010 72,752 miles

rear brakes becoming uneven

wipers deterioraring

Pass 16 May 2009 70,704 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear wiper rubber missing

Fail 16 May 2009 70,704 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear wiper rubber missing

Pass 21 Mar 2007 63,133 miles

fuel cap temporary screw to seal type

o/s/r fog lamp lens repaired with lens tape

rear wiper badly deteriorated

Fail 9 Mar 2007 63,126 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

rear wiper badly deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2005 58,725 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)

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 KVW is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol 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 KVW, 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 KVW is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 29 November 1996.

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