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P974 MBM

1996 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,940 mi
Last recorded103,940 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2006
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP974 MBM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2006 103,940 miles

intemittant missfire,requires further attention, rear tyrres worn very low on edges,front numberplate poor.n/s rear brake efficiency low

Fail 9 Jan 2006 103,940 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

engine missfires,front numberplate poor condition,rear tyres worn very low on edges †o/s rear brake efficiency low

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 MBM is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 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 P974 MBM registered?

P974 MBM is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 October 1996.

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