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P202 TUG

1996 Toyota Carina E

Black Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

102,292 mi
Last recorded102,292 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP202 TUG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 102,292 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake pedal feels very strange but its not spongy

Fail 17 Sep 2013 102,291 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake pedal feels very strange but its not spongy

o/s front brake slightly delayed

Pass 13 Sep 2012 96,535 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

emissions just passed on co/lambda

exhaust slightly deterioted

slight corrosion under body

Fail 13 Sep 2012 96,535 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

emissions just passed on co/lambda

exhaust slightly deterioted

slight corrosion under body

Pass 9 Sep 2011 90,295 miles

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

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

brake pipes greased

exhaust rubbers straped

o/s steering rack end slight play

Fail 8 Sep 2011 90,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

brake pipes greased

exhaust rubbers straped

o/s steering rack end slight play

Pass 14 Sep 2010 78,362 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 75,143 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 75,143 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 59,316 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 51,992 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 51,982 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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P202 TUG is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Black with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P202 TUG, 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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P202 TUG is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 14 October 1996.

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