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P237 HKO

1996 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,857 mi
Last recorded89,857 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP237 HKO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 89,857 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r fog light lense broken

Fail 23 Sep 2013 89,757 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r fog light lense broken

Pass 14 Sep 2012 83,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r fog lamp lense broken

Fail 23 Sep 2011 73,403 miles

Both steering rack end ball joints have slight play

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 73,403 miles

Both steering rack end ball joints have slight play

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 62,448 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 62,448 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 52,574 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 52,574 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 45,326 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 38,763 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 38,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 29,370 miles

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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P237 HKO is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P237 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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What year was P237 HKO registered?

P237 HKO is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 8 October 1996.

Is P237 HKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P237 HKO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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