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P296 KHP

1996 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

171,646 mi
Last recorded171,646 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP296 KHP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 171,646 miles

front & rear tyres different sizes

front coil springs heavlly corroded

fuel filler pipes heavlly corroded

gearbox leaking oil

n/s/rear anti roll link slight play

n/s/sill corroded

o/s/front rack end ball joint slight play

rear tyres heavlly perished n/s/rear close to limit on out side

slight missfire intemitanat under load

wipers very noisey

Fail 31 Jan 2013 171,644 miles

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

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

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

front & rear tyres different sizes

front coil springs heavlly corroded

fuel filler pipes heavlly corroded

gearbox leaking oil

n/s/rear anti roll link slight play

n/s/sill corroded

o/s/front rack end ball joint slight play

rear tyres heavlly perished n/s/rear close to limit on out side

slight missfire intemitanat under load

wipers very noisey

Pass 1 Feb 2012 166,636 miles

both wipers in poor condition

fuel filler neck heavily corroded

fuel pipes in poor condition

nearside rear tyree wearing low on outer edge

offside rackend balljoint has slight play

small chip in zone a of screen

Fail 31 Jan 2012 166,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both wipers in poor condition

fuel filler neck heavily corroded

fuel pipes in poor condition

nearside rear tyree wearing low on outer edge

offside rackend balljoint has slight play

small chip in zone a of screen

Pass 9 Feb 2011 159,153 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 159,153 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 153,683 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 148,936 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

exhaust heavily corroded

general corrosion and weakness all round

various pipes and hose ferrules coroding

windscreen washer controls reversed ie (rear control operates front washer-customer aware of this)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 148,932 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres on legal limit

exhaust heavily corroded

general corrosion and weakness all round

various pipes and hose ferrules coroding

Pass 30 Apr 2007 143,718 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 137,661 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 137,619 miles

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

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

nearside outer sill corroded

play developing in wiper linkages

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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P296 KHP is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P296 KHP, 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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P296 KHP is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 20 December 1996.

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