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P980 KKW

1996 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,984 mi
Last recorded93,984 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP980 KKW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 93,984 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 93,956 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 90,264 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 84,257 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 71,959 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 70,616 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 70,616 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 67,770 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 74,855 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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P980 KKW is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P980 KKW, 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 P980 KKW registered?

P980 KKW is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P980 KKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P980 KKW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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