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P198 WNK

1996 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

222,555 mi
Last recorded222,555 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP198 WNK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 222,555 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2013 222,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2012 211,428 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front number plate has slight damage

Fail 8 Aug 2012 211,414 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front number plate has slight damage

Pass 11 Jul 2011 206,212 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Aug 2010 201,350 miles

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

slight play steering rack

Pass 5 Aug 2009 195,499 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front number plate is cracked

slight play in rack end

Fail 4 Aug 2009 195,480 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front number plate is cracked

slight play in rack end

Pass 8 Jul 2008 184,654 miles

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

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

slight corrosion to some brake pipes

slight corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle

slight play n/s/f rack end

various brake pipes have been greased hard to inspect

Pass 17 Nov 2006 171,324 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2005 154,616 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 154,563 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Bonnet stay clip broken

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

Slight play in front wheels RACK

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 WNK is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WNK, 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 WNK is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 29 November 1996.

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