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P140 YPB

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

166,301 mi
Last recorded166,301 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP140 YPB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 166,301 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 166,301 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 156,229 miles

brake pipes corroded

front wishbone bushs spliting

oil leak engine

Fail 21 Jan 2014 156,229 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes corroded

front wishbone bushs spliting

oil leak engine

Pass 24 Jan 2013 145,545 miles

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR CORRODED TO REAR COMPENSATOR

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM INNER REAR VOID BUSH SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED AND SLIGHTLY COMING OUT OF ARM

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE OF STEERING RACK

Fail 23 Jan 2013 145,545 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR CORRODED TO REAR COMPENSATOR

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM INNER REAR VOID BUSH SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED AND SLIGHTLY COMING OUT OF ARM

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE OF STEERING RACK

Pass 1 Feb 2012 136,675 miles

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO COMPENSATOR CORRODED

BOTH BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH FRONT WIPER RUBBERS SLIGHTLY SPLIT ON ENDS OF RUBBERS

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE OF STEERING RACK

Fail 27 Jan 2012 136,607 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO COMPENSATOR CORRODED

BOTH BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH FRONT WIPER RUBBERS SLIGHTLY SPLIT ON ENDS OF RUBBERS

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE OF STEERING RACK

Pass 24 Jan 2011 123,208 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BRAKE PIPE FROM REAR COMPENSATOR TO NEARSIDE REAR FLEX CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Fail 24 Jan 2011 123,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BRAKE PIPE FROM REAR COMPENSATOR TO NEARSIDE REAR FLEX CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Pass 1 Feb 2010 110,237 miles

N/S rack has play

N/S/R shock damp

N/S/R tyre sidewall cut

N/S/R tyre slightly out of shape and slightly bald in places

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

O/S/F lower arm rear bush separating

Radiator corroded and leaking

Fail 27 Jan 2010 110,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

N/S rack has play

N/S/R shock damp

N/S/R tyre sidewall cut

N/S/R tyre slightly out of shape and slightly bald in places

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

O/S/F lower arm rear bush separating

O/S/F tyre bald inner edge

Radiator corroded and leaking

Pass 19 Jan 2009 97,292 miles

REAR WIPER NOT WORKING

Fail 19 Jan 2009 97,292 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

REAR WIPER NOT WORKING

Pass 8 Jan 2008 85,301 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 85,301 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 76,229 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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P140 YPB is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 P140 YPB, 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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P140 YPB is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 3 August 1996.

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