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P189 CCW

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

106,206 mi
Last recorded106,206 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP189 CCW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 106,206 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' scratched (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded various pipes (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres showing wear

rear inner sill areas rusty

rear subframe & suspension components rusty

Fail 11 Nov 2016 106,206 miles

Offside Front Steering system excessively tight steering coupling (2.2.D.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' scratched (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded various pipes (3.6.B.2c)

all 4 tyres showing wear

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

rear inner sill areas rusty

rear subframe & suspension components rusty

Pass 16 Nov 2015 97,156 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filler neck rusty

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2014 89,354 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Oct 2013 80,594 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 75,001 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear suspension arms & subframe surface rust

Pass 4 Nov 2011 70,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 66,577 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 60,101 miles

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

slight rust on flexible hose ferrules-painted

Pass 5 Nov 2008 53,962 miles

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

all brake hose ferrules surface rust

Pass 6 Nov 2007 49,025 miles

flexible brake hose shrouds rusty

rear subframe&suspension & front wishbones etc surface rust / advise waxoyl

slight marks on brake discs / pads approx 6000 miles

Pass 31 Oct 2006 44,333 miles

brake hose ferrules surface rust

front wiper blades worn

power steering rack boots slight damp

Pass 2 Nov 2005 39,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

fuel tank seams & straps rusty

rear suspension arms and components surface rust

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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P189 CCW is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 105,335 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P189 CCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P189 CCW is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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