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P315 SGK

1996 Toyota Carina E

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,189 mi
Last recorded114,189 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP315 SGK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 114,189 miles

EML on.

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 111,286 miles

Light scratching all over screen

Nearside front tyre sidewall heavily scuffed

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 111,286 miles

Light scratching all over screen

Nearside front tyre sidewall heavily scuffed

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 108,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres outer sidewall worn away

engine management light on

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

nearside front fog light insecure

Fail 27 Sep 2010 108,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres outer sidewall worn away

engine management light on

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

nearside front fog light insecure

Fail 1 Oct 2009 104,792 miles

Engine warning light on

Front number plate begining to delaminate

Front wipers poor

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

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

Offside rear tyre has a cut which is not deep enough to expose the cords

Rear number plate begining to delaminate

Pass 1 Oct 2009 104,792 miles

Engine warning light on

Front number plate begining to delaminate

Front wipers poor

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

Offside rear tyre has a cut which is not deep enough to expose the cords

Rear number plate begining to delaminate

Pass 24 Sep 2008 101,058 miles

Engine Warning Light Showing On Dash

Front Brake Discs Have Slight Runout

Front Number Plate Deteriorated

Front Windscreen Wiper Linkage Worn

Nearside Front Chassis Corroded Under Battery Tray

Nearside Front Indicator Lamp Damaged

Offside Front Tyre Has Slight Damage To Outer Sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre Has Two Cuts In Tread

Fail 23 Sep 2008 101,058 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine Warning Light Showing On Dash

Front Brake Discs Have Slight Runout

Front Number Plate Deteriorated

Front Windscreen Wiper Linkage Worn

Nearside Front Chassis Corroded Under Battery Tray

Nearside Front Indicator Lamp Damaged

Offside Front Tyre Has Slight Damage To Outer Sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre Has Two Cuts In Tread

Pass 28 Sep 2007 96,909 miles

Engine managment warning light on

Pass 3 Oct 2006 92,729 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 87,791 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS DISTORTED

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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P315 SGK is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P315 SGK, 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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P315 SGK is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 29 November 1996.

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