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P972 RYM

1996 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2010
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

173,295 mi
Last recorded173,295 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP972 RYM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2009 173,295 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 164,499 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 164,499 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 155,384 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 145,799 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 137,724 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 132,694 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 123,263 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 123,263 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 110,553 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 110,553 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 RYM is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RYM, 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 RYM registered?

P972 RYM is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 16 November 1996.

Is P972 RYM safe to buy?

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