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P958 EDP

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,592 mi
Last recorded106,592 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP958 EDP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 106,592 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine light on.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 103,512 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge. engine light on.

Pass 6 Aug 2010 100,147 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine light on.

Fail 6 Aug 2010 100,147 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine light on.

Pass 4 Aug 2009 95,959 miles

engine light on.

Fail 4 Aug 2009 95,959 miles

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

engine light on.

Pass 3 Sep 2008 92,858 miles

rear washers not working. engine light on. offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Pass 27 Jul 2007 88,833 miles

nearside front tyre slightly on inner edge.

Fail 27 Jul 2007 88,833 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 86,391 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 86,391 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2005 83,244 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 83,244 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

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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P958 EDP is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P958 EDP, 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 P958 EDP registered?

P958 EDP is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 19 November 1996.

Is P958 EDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P958 EDP shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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