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P126 EVP

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2012
Tests11 (4 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate36.4%

Mileage

130,137 mi
Last recorded130,137 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP126 EVP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2012 130,137 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 123,964 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 123,964 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Chips In Windscreen

Engine oil Leaks

Front Brake Discs Rusting

Front Exhaust Rusting

Slight Missfire On Idle

Fail 16 Dec 2010 123,963 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Engine MAnagement Light On

Engine Missfiring

Engine oil Leaks

Chips In Windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre 3mm (legal Limit 1.6mm)

Offside Door Mirror Damaged

Offside Front Indicator Lens Cracked

Offside Light Lens Cracked

Fail 8 Nov 2010 123,494 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise damage to rear of vehicle

advise engine managment light on

advise engine misfire

advise front discs corroded

advise n/s/f tyre worn to limit

advise nail in o/s/r tyre

advise o/s mirror damadged

advise o/s/f brake hose has oil on it

advise oil leaks

advise rear anti roll bar has tape placed under bushes

advise slight play n/s/f inner track rod end

advise slight play o/s/f inner track rod

advise gear box bolts are loose

Pass 16 Sep 2009 120,505 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 120,504 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 117,540 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 117,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

F Disks and pads juddering

Pass 16 May 2006 113,169 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 113,169 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P126 EVP is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 36.4%.

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 P126 EVP, 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 P126 EVP registered?

P126 EVP is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 27 August 1996.

Is P126 EVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P126 EVP shows 11 tests with a 36.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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