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P972 MLH

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,239 mi
Last recorded180,239 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP972 MLH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2010 180,239 miles

Ball joints got play

Brakes disks scored

Brakes pipes correded

Brakes slightly jedders

Exhust blowing

Seems like head gasket blowne white smoke when cold

Shokes bouncey

Shokes slightly leaking

Steering got play

Steering rack got slightly leaks

Fail 6 Dec 2010 180,237 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Shokes slightly leaking

Steering got play

Steering rack got slightly leaks

Ball joints got play

Brakes disks scored

Brakes pipes correded

Brakes slightly jedders

Exhust blowing

Seems like head gasket blowne white smoke when cold

Shokes bouncey

Pass 12 Dec 2009 175,975 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2009 175,975 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 169,726 miles

D Seat slightly play

Disks geting thin

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

H Brake slightly high

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

R Number plate is feeding slightly

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Shokes week

Steering rack slightly play side to side

Suspntion ball joints play slightly

Pass 1 Dec 2007 158,652 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 154,528 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2005 136,539 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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P972 MLH is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P972 MLH, 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 P972 MLH registered?

P972 MLH is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 20 November 1996.

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