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P314 XSB

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,495 mi
Last recorded94,495 miles
Recorded on12 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP314 XSB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2009 94,495 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 92,226 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 92,224 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

corrosion build up on suspension components on underside of vehicle

emissions levels just within limits

offside and nearside front sidelights dull

rear wiper blade torn

slight bulge in nearside rear tyre tread area

slight leak at exhaust centre section joint

slight movement in offside and nearside rear anti roll bar mounting bushes

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack arms

Pass 16 May 2007 89,785 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 89,785 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion build up on suspension components on vehicle

corrosion devloping on underside of vehicle

movement in offside and nearside rear anti roll bar mounting bushes

nearside door mirror glass broken

rear wiper torn

slight leak at exhaust centre joint

Pass 25 May 2006 87,572 miles

corrosion developing underneath vehicle

footbrake close to limit of travel

service brake performance just within limit

Fail 15 May 2006 87,432 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion build up on underside of vehicle and suspension components

slight play in both steering rack arms

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 XSB is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XSB, 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 P314 XSB registered?

P314 XSB is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 16 August 1996.

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