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P152 AAW

1996 Toyota Carina E

Grey Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2014
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

253,135 mi
Last recorded253,135 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP152 AAW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 253,135 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 253,081 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 245,395 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 238,113 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 232,557 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 232,549 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Battery insecure

Pass 3 Aug 2009 228,045 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 221,482 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 221,480 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2008 221,282 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 216,426 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 216,327 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 204,947 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 204,947 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2005 196,659 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 196,659 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

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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P152 AAW is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P152 AAW, 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 P152 AAW registered?

P152 AAW is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is P152 AAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P152 AAW shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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