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P244 RWY

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

188,761 mi
Last recorded188,761 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP244 RWY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2013 188,761 miles

off side blade is torn, rack is leaking oil, front brake pipes are corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2012 187,149 miles

power steering system has a leak and close to failure, power steering pump noisy

Fail 11 Feb 2012 187,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

power steering system has a leak and close to failure, power steering pump noisy

Pass 12 Feb 2011 183,007 miles

power steering pump leaking and close to failure, power steering pump noisy, front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2010 176,593 miles

power steering pump is noisy, sump is corroded and damp, vac pipe is split, battery is insecure, near side front and off side rear tyre is near the limit, discs are warped

Fail 16 Jan 2010 176,593 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

power steering pump is noisy, sump is corroded and weeping, vac pipe is split, battery insecure, near side front and off side rear tyre is near to limit, brake discs are warped

Pass 10 Oct 2008 172,122 miles

front number plate cracked.

Fail 28 Aug 2007 172,005 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight play in rack †front brake hoses starting to crack

Pass 4 Sep 2006 163,443 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 163,443 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in rack †Power steering pump is noisy †Near side rear tyre is bald on the edges †Brake pipes are corroded †Rear antiroll bar mounting bushes are worn

Pass 30 Aug 2005 154,748 miles

Play in steering rack †Power steering pump is noisy †Rear tyres bald on the edges †Brake pipes corroded †Blow at manifold area

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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P244 RWY 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 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 P244 RWY, 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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P244 RWY is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 18 October 1996.

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