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P969 MBM

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

179,590 mi
Last recorded179,590 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP969 MBM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 179,590 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 7 Jul 2014 179,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 30 Jul 2013 170,988 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2012 163,273 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 154,079 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 146,655 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 146,655 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 138,643 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 130,044 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 121,308 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 111,982 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 100,831 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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P969 MBM is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P969 MBM, 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 P969 MBM registered?

P969 MBM is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P969 MBM safe to buy?

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