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P198 RNS

1996 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,006 mi
Last recorded126,006 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP198 RNS
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 126,006 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 125,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 8 Jan 2013 125,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 120,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

front bumper damaged repaired

o/s front wing damaged

o/s head lamp poor patern

Fail 3 Jan 2012 120,130 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

front bumper damaged repaired

o/s front wing damaged

o/s head lamp poor patern

Pass 7 Jan 2011 115,585 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 115,547 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 112,322 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 112,300 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 107,833 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 107,812 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 103,623 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 103,540 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2007 99,249 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside & offside steering rack arm joint slight play

Pass 3 Jan 2006 95,928 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 95,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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P198 RNS is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P198 RNS, 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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P198 RNS is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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