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P349 GPE

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

113,679 mi
Last recorded113,679 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP349 GPE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 113,679 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 113,677 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 113,191 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing severe cracking and also a cut in side wall--185/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 113,191 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing severe cracking and also a cut in side wall--185/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 112,453 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 110,738 miles

Factory fitted engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 110,738 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary fuel cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Factory fitted engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 110,627 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective TEMP FUEL CAP FITTED (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONTS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY

Nearside Front TYRE -HAS KERB DAMAGE

Offside Front Outer CV BOOT GREASY

Pass 13 Apr 2018 108,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BADLY CORRODED -BORDER LINE (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BADLY CORRODED -BORDER LINE (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded ALL -4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 108,815 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt STALK -JAMMED -UNABLE TO CONTECT SEAT BELT (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM W/CYL TO FLEXXY HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM W/CYL TO FLEXXY HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER WALL DAMAGED BEEN RUN FLAT (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

ENGINE OIL ON MIN

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BADLY CORRODED -BORDER LINE (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BADLY CORRODED -BORDER LINE (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded ALL -4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 May 2017 107,715 miles

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY FITTED

ENGINE OIL ON MIN

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BADLY (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt GREASY (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FROM W/CYL TO FLEXXY HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear TYRE -DETEROIRATED ON OUTER WALL

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BADLY (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FROM W/CYL TO FLEXXY HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Rear SILENCER ONLY ON 2 OFF 3 MOUNTS

Fail 3 May 2017 107,714 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM FLEXXY HOSE TO A.B.S UNIT (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM FLEXXY HOSE TO A.B.S UNIT (3.6.B.2c)

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY FITTED

ENGINE OIL ON MIN

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BADLY (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt GREASY (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FROM W/CYL TO FLEXXY HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear TYRE -DETEROIRATED ON OUTER WALL

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BADLY (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FROM W/CYL TO FLEXXY HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Rear SILENCER ONLY ON 2 OFF 3 MOUNTS

Pass 15 Apr 2016 104,359 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

bonnet will not lock on second latch

both rear tyres cracked and perrished

fuel cap of temporary type

slight play in both front hubs

Fail 15 Apr 2016 104,359 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

bonnet will not lock on second latch

both rear tyres cracked and perrished

fuel cap of temporary type

slight play in both front hubs

Pass 18 Mar 2015 101,210 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 101,210 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 97,785 miles

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

bonnet release catch broken

o/s/f tyre flat

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Fail 16 Apr 2014 97,785 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

bonnet release catch broken

o/s/f tyre flat

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2013 91,349 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

rear exhaust box starting to rust

Fail 19 Mar 2013 91,348 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

rear exhaust box starting to rust

Pass 19 Mar 2012 85,253 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 79,900 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 70,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 70,944 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 64,532 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 64,437 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 54,894 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 44,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 44,048 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 38,424 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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P349 GPE is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 105,335 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P349 GPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P349 GPE is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 21 November 1996.

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