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P958 FKP

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

127,335 mi
Last recorded127,335 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 127,335 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 127,335 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Position lamp not working Offside rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2018 123,805 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 123,805 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 120,439 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2017 120,348 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2016 113,168 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 105,923 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 105,923 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 101,603 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 101,603 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 97,221 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 97,221 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 92,276 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 92,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 87,356 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 87,356 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 81,312 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 75,128 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Aug 2009 75,128 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Aug 2008 68,598 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 66,016 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 63,468 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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P958 FKP is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FKP, 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

How do I check the history of P958 FKP?

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What year was P958 FKP registered?

P958 FKP is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 28 August 1996.

Is P958 FKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P958 FKP shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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