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P352 SNS

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

84,408 mi
Last recorded84,408 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP352 SNS
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 84,408 miles

slight wear on outter edge on o/s front tyre

Fail 22 Jul 2014 84,408 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

slight wear on outter edge on o/s front tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2013 82,443 miles

slight play at offside rear anti roll bar bush

Fail 11 Jul 2013 82,443 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight play at offside rear anti roll bar bush

Pass 20 Jul 2012 80,408 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine management light on

Fail 19 Jul 2012 80,408 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine management light on

Pass 21 Jul 2011 78,403 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front number plate slightly faded

Fail 21 Jul 2011 78,403 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front number plate slightly faded

Pass 15 Jul 2010 75,942 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light staying on

Fail 15 Jul 2010 75,942 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light staying on

Pass 16 Jul 2009 72,904 miles

Advanced corrosion on rear section of nearside front to rear, offside front and nearside front brake pipes.

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

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

front registration plate deteriorating.

Fail 16 Jul 2009 72,904 miles

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

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

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

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

Advanced corrosion on rear section of nearside front to rear, offside front and nearside front brake pipes.

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

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

front registration plate deteriorating.

Pass 15 Jul 2008 69,348 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 65,332 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 65,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 61,172 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 61,172 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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P352 SNS is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 P352 SNS, 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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P352 SNS is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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