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P960 SJV

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

202,599 mi
Last recorded202,599 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP960 SJV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 202,599 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 190,312 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2014 190,197 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2013 180,086 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2012 168,236 miles

rear brakes becoming out of balance

Pass 29 Jun 2011 157,179 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2010 147,261 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 136,791 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 126,524 miles

radiator corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2007 116,484 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 104,320 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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P960 SJV is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 P960 SJV, 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 P960 SJV registered?

P960 SJV is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P960 SJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P960 SJV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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