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P16 CEP

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Lpg 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

180,756 mi
Last recorded180,756 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP16 CEP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2012 180,756 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2012 180,750 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2011 179,237 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 178,747 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 96,960 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 96,960 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Jul 2008 51,293 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

slight brake judder from front discs

Fail 10 Jul 2008 51,017 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 47,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

brake pipe at load valve slightly corrode

exhaust corroded and slight blow forward of back silencer

Pass 19 Jul 2006 44,855 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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P16 CEP is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,998cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P16 CEP, 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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P16 CEP is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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