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P908 LTU

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,282 mi
Last recorded99,282 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP908 LTU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 99,282 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 95,716 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 91,677 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 88,289 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 83,524 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 79,071 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 75,216 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 72,178 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 72,178 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 18 Aug 2006 69,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear regestration plates starting to distort, but still readable.

Pass 18 Aug 2006 69,678 miles

front and rear regestration plates starting to distort, but still readable.

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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P908 LTU is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P908 LTU, 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

How do I check the history of P908 LTU?

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What year was P908 LTU registered?

P908 LTU is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P908 LTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P908 LTU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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