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P227 HKO

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,233 mi
Last recorded126,233 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP227 HKO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 126,233 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 126,233 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 123,571 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 123,571 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 121,156 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 121,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

front discs worn

Pass 20 Sep 2010 117,366 miles

Both front tyre's worn on the inner edge's

Both front wheel arch brake pipe's starting to corrode

Front brake pad's low

Front to rear brake pipe's starting to corroded

Nearside steering rack boot cracking and damp

Oil around nearside of engine? possible gear oil?

Pass 24 Sep 2009 114,744 miles

battery insecure

rear number plate marked

rear wiper missing

Fail 24 Sep 2009 114,744 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery insecure

rear number plate marked

rear wiper missing

Pass 18 Sep 2008 112,313 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 112,312 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 106,553 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wiper blade mark on screen

Fail 14 Sep 2006 102,424 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

both fronttyres worn on inside edges

Pass 14 Sep 2006 102,424 miles

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

both fronttyres worn on inside edges

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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P227 HKO is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P227 HKO, 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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P227 HKO is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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