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P238 HWB

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

202,898 mi
Last recorded202,898 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP238 HWB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2013 202,898 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 195,199 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2011 187,467 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 187,465 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

oil leak under engine advise closer inspection

Pass 20 Nov 2010 181,035 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 181,035 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 173,008 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 173,008 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 157,114 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play in o/s and n/s st/rack arms

Pass 21 Nov 2008 157,114 miles

slight play in o/s and n/s st/rack arms

Pass 23 Nov 2007 142,094 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 142,049 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 131,673 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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P238 HWB is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc 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 P238 HWB, 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 P238 HWB registered?

P238 HWB is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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