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P314 FRP

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

151,184 mi
Last recorded151,184 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP314 FRP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 151,184 miles

front pads low, slight play rack o/s, os track rod cover deteriating, rear exhaust deteriating & slight leak, rear facing panles rusty

Fail 31 Oct 2012 151,183 miles

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)

front pads low, slight play rack o/s, os track rod cover deteriating, rear exhaust deteriating & slight leak, rear facing panles rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2011 141,192 miles

drivers door very rusty

engine has slight oil leak,cambelt/oil filter area

front pads wearing thin

Fail 31 Oct 2011 141,188 miles

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

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

drivers door very rusty

engine has slight oil leak,cambelt/oil filter area

front pads wearing thin

Pass 3 Nov 2010 130,140 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 130,108 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 118,059 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 106,833 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2007 98,223 miles

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

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

both rear and O/S/F wheels back plates damp

windscreen marked

Pass 7 Nov 2007 98,223 miles

both rear and O/S/F wheels back plates damp

windscreen marked

Fail 2 Nov 2007 98,202 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel tank corroded at seam

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 90,791 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2005 83,529 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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P314 FRP 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 P314 FRP, 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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P314 FRP is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 5 September 1996.

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