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P215 HRP

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,714 mi
Last recorded150,714 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP215 HRP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 150,714 miles

slight oil leak.

vehicle underbody has surface rust.

Fail 13 May 2013 150,714 miles

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

slight oil leak.

vehicle underbody has surface rust.

Pass 20 Feb 2012 150,413 miles

nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust covers split

Pass 10 Jan 2011 147,880 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 138,641 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 138,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2008 125,223 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 111,386 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 95,427 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 79,605 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 79,605 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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P215 HRP is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P215 HRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P215 HRP?

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What year was P215 HRP registered?

P215 HRP is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 18 October 1996.

Is P215 HRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P215 HRP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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