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P952 YPK

1996 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,330 mi
Last recorded122,330 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP952 YPK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2009 122,330 miles

damage to offside front wing rear wing and tailgate

nearside rear door glass taped

offside door mirror/door glass taped

offside rear light unit broken and taped

petrol flap missing

rear registration plate delaminating

Fail 16 Nov 2009 122,330 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage to offside front wing rear wing and tailgate

nearside rear door glass taped

offside door mirror/door glass taped

offside rear light unit broken and taped

petrol flap missing

rear registration plate delaminating

Pass 26 Jun 2008 112,649 miles

damage to tailgate

offside door electric window not working

petrol flap missing

rear registration plate delaminating

Fail 26 Jun 2008 112,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

damage to tailgate

offside door electric window not working

petrol flap missing

rear registration plate delaminating

Pass 8 Dec 2006 104,892 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 104,892 miles

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

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

corrosion to exhaust system

damage to nearside rear tailgate

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limit

offside door electic window not working

offside front door mirror glass taped on

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

play to nearside and offside steering track rod inner balljoint

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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P952 YPK is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P952 YPK, 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 P952 YPK registered?

P952 YPK is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 5 September 1996.

Is P952 YPK safe to buy?

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