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P295 HYC

1996 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,330 mi
Last recorded133,330 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP295 HYC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2008 133,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front shock absorbers slightly weak

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges 175 70 14 t

offside rear shock damp

offside rear tyre perished

slight exhaust blows from catalist & back box

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar link

slight play in offside steering arm

tempory repair carried out on offside c.v boot

Pass 23 Aug 2008 133,330 miles

front shock absorbers slightly weak

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges 175 70 14 t

offside rear shock damp

offside rear tyre perished

slight exhaust blows from catalist & back box

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar link

slight play in offside steering arm

tempory repair carried out on offside c.v boot

Pass 20 Sep 2007 124,625 miles

o/s/f head lamp class damage.& n/s/f wheel trim missins.& n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.& brake master slightly low.

Fail 20 Sep 2007 124,625 miles

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

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

o/s/f head lamp class damage.& n/s/f wheel trim missins.& n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.& brake master slightly low.

Pass 31 Aug 2006 111,880 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 111,880 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

coolant stains on rad and braking up, both n/s/ tyres wearing low (2mm), oil leak on engine, rear anti roll bar corroding, rear subframe corroding

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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P295 HYC is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P295 HYC, 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 P295 HYC registered?

P295 HYC is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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