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P954 SDL

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

135,082 mi
Last recorded135,082 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP954 SDL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2013 135,082 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 135,077 miles

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)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 129,720 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 12,360 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 117,709 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 113,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 24 Nov 2008 108,338 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

malfunction indicator light on

Pass 22 Nov 2007 101,930 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 96,000 miles

offside washer jet blocked

power steering pump noisy on full lock

slight play nearside rack

Pass 25 Nov 2005 90,167 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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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P954 SDL is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P954 SDL, 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 P954 SDL registered?

P954 SDL is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 October 1996.

Is P954 SDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P954 SDL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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