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P348 HWG

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,753 mi
Last recorded114,753 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP348 HWG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2009 114,753 miles

rear upper brake pipes corroded

rear silencer corroded with minor blow

slight play in n/s/hub area(poss track rod end)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 114,753 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

rear silencer corroded with minor blow

rear upper brake pipes corroded

slight play in n/s/hub area(poss track rod end)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 111,974 miles

dampness to power steering pump

rear upper brake pipes(plastic coated)starting to corrode

slight play in n/s/front hub area

Fail 25 Nov 2008 111,974 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

dampness to power steering pump

rear upper brake pipes(plastic coated)starting to corrode

slight play in n/s/front hub area

Pass 5 Dec 2007 109,609 miles

dampness to power steering pump

front number plate cracked

slight play detected in n/s front hub area

Pass 13 Dec 2006 107,130 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 107,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

brake fluid level low

slight play in steering system

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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P348 HWG is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 P348 HWG, 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 P348 HWG registered?

P348 HWG is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P348 HWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P348 HWG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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