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P950 XRU

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,247 mi
Last recorded113,247 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP950 XRU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 113,247 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 110,094 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 106,850 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 103,555 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 103,555 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 100,078 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 96,162 miles

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

front number plate slightly misread

Pass 13 Nov 2008 95,584 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 95,582 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 93,695 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 92,132 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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P950 XRU is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red 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 P950 XRU, 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 P950 XRU registered?

P950 XRU is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 10 October 1996.

Is P950 XRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P950 XRU 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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