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P931 LPU

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

153,468 mi
Last recorded153,468 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP931 LPU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 153,468 miles

Front n/s and o/s brake discs are pitted .

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s steering arm has been repaired / Not visible heat application was detected as item has been painted.

Fail 1 Jun 2011 153,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Front n/s and o/s brake discs are pitted .

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 153,752 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Dec 2009 153,752 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 150,159 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 150,159 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 141,345 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 130,783 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 130,783 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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P931 LPU is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P931 LPU, 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 P931 LPU registered?

P931 LPU is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 17 October 1996.

Is P931 LPU safe to buy?

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