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P278 FBA

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

120,117 mi
Last recorded120,117 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP278 FBA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2013 120,117 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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 10 Aug 2012 115,228 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 115,228 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 112,948 miles

Both sides front steering rack track rods slight freeplay

Both sides registration lamps dull

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

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

Brake pipes greased

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2011 112,889 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Both sides front steering rack track rods slight freeplay

Both sides registration lamps dull

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

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

Brake pipes greased

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2010 107,907 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both sides front and both sides rear brake pipes greased

Longitudinal brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear subframe corroded

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 101,820 miles

Brake pipes greased

Fuel filler neck deteriorated

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

Rear subframe corroded

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 101,691 miles

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

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

Brake pipes greased

Fuel filler neck deteriorated

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

Rear subframe corroded

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2008 95,228 miles

Both sides rear anti roll bar mounting bushes deteriorated

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipes greased.

Offside front and rear doors corroded

Offside steering rack slight freeplay.

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 95,228 miles

Both sides rear anti roll bar mounting bushes deteriorated

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipes greased.

Offside front and rear doors corroded

Offside steering rack slight freeplay.

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 87,754 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Radiator leaking

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 79,752 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Jul 2006 79,752 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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P278 FBA is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P278 FBA, 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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P278 FBA is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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