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P318 YVL

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,449 mi
Last recorded153,449 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP318 YVL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2008 153,449 miles

accident damage to vehicle

engine management warning light on

exhaust corroded

front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front indicator lense damaged

offside rear light lense damaged

play in both rear anti roll bar d bushes

rear closing sills corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2008 153,449 miles

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

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

accident damage to vehicle

exhaust corroded

front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front indicator lense damaged

offside rear light lense damaged

play in both rear anti roll bar d bushes

rea closing sills corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2007 147,055 miles

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

Nearside front indicator lamp, outer lens missing,but function not impaired.

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

Offside and nearside front lower arm, rear bushes split and perrished.

Play in offside steering rack

Fail 12 Aug 2006 140,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front bumper damage

nearside front outer indicator lens missing

Pass 12 Aug 2006 140,861 miles

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

nearside front bumper damage

nearside front outer indicator lens missing

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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P318 YVL is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P318 YVL, 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 P318 YVL registered?

P318 YVL is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P318 YVL safe to buy?

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