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P234 WWS

1996 Toyota Carina E

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,889 mi
Last recorded118,889 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP234 WWS
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 118,889 miles

Disks scored

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 114,687 miles

F Tyres v low from edges

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 111,345 miles

Brake pipes correded

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Shokes bouncey

Steering got play

Tyres v low from edges

Pass 27 Oct 2010 111,345 miles

Brake pipes correded

Shokes bouncey

Steering got play

Tyres v low from edges

Pass 31 Oct 2009 107,433 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 107,433 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 103,392 miles

Shokes week

R Anti roll bar got slightly play

Claiper bolt correded O S F

Exhust correded

Fog light switch needs attention

P Steering making slightly noise

Pass 27 Oct 2007 98,292 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 98,291 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 93,382 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 93,263 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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P234 WWS is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P234 WWS, 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

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What year was P234 WWS registered?

P234 WWS is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P234 WWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P234 WWS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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