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P338 WKS

1996 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,723 mi
Last recorded71,723 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP338 WKS
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2012 71,723 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 66,783 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 61,090 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 55,449 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 49,521 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 47,597 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 44,331 miles

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

front road springs rusty

front shockers damp

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

radiator corroded

rear trac rod adjusting bushes perished

small cut on ns inner driveshaft boot

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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P338 WKS is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P338 WKS, 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 P338 WKS registered?

P338 WKS is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P338 WKS safe to buy?

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