MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,703 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
battery loose on tray
rear number plate starting to wear
slight play in both front wheel bearings
slight play in steering inner joints
wiper blades wearing
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
battery loose on tray
rear number plate starting to wear
slight play in both front wheel bearings
slight play in steering inner joints
wiper blades wearing
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine light on
n/s stop light came on when tapped
n/s/f washer jet weak
number plate lights dim
slight play in both front inner tie rod ends
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
engine light on
play in steering system
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?
Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P953 MLH is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 P953 MLH, 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 P953 MLH registered?
P953 MLH is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 24 October 1996.
Is P953 MLH safe to buy?
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