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P149 EDP

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,636 mi
Last recorded148,636 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP149 EDP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 148,636 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake pipes look rusty

Fail 2 Apr 2012 148,581 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake fluid low

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake pipes look rusty

Pass 1 Apr 2011 143,569 miles

Brake fluid level low

Brake pipe to brake valve rusty

Centre exhaust joint blowing

Clutch fluid leaking

N/S rear seatbelt starting to fray

O/S rear brake pipe very heavily corroded and only just a pass

Play in steering rack

Poor pattern to N/S headlight

Rear brakes slightly uneven

Slight play in N/S front hub

Fail 1 Apr 2011 143,569 miles

Brake fluid level low

Brake pipe to brake valve rusty

Centre exhaust joint blowing

Clutch fluid leaking

N/S rear seatbelt starting to fray

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S rear brake pipe very heavily corroded and only just a pass

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack

Poor pattern to N/S headlight

Rear brakes slightly uneven

Slight play in N/S front hub

Pass 29 Mar 2010 138,356 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2009 132,591 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 128,181 miles

Oil leak

rear number plate poor backing

Pass 13 Dec 2006 121,523 miles

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

exhaust poor and noise inside

Pass 12 Dec 2005 114,503 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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P149 EDP is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc 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 P149 EDP, 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 P149 EDP registered?

P149 EDP is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 2 December 1996.

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