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P912 PLN

1996 Toyota Carina E

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

204,242 mi
Last recorded204,242 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP912 PLN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 204,242 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 204,242 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 201,257 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2012 197,950 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 194,127 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 189,159 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 185,382 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 182,784 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 179,767 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 162,628 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 162,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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P912 PLN is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Black with a 1,587cc 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 P912 PLN, 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

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What year was P912 PLN registered?

P912 PLN is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P912 PLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P912 PLN 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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