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P879 UAF

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,433 mi
Last recorded67,433 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP879 UAF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 67,433 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 66,008 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 64,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking / perrishing (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Nov 2015 63,156 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 60,931 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 58,706 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 56,828 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 54,959 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 49,205 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 42,301 miles

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

front plate cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2008 37,689 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 37,689 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 33,090 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 27,462 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 27,462 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 23,954 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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P879 UAF is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P879 UAF, 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 P879 UAF registered?

P879 UAF is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P879 UAF safe to buy?

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