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P974 GMM

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,985 mi
Last recorded125,985 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP974 GMM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2010 125,985 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 125,985 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 117,670 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 110,193 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 102,801 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 99,406 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 94,612 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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P974 GMM is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P974 GMM, 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 P974 GMM registered?

P974 GMM is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P974 GMM safe to buy?

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