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P355 CCT

1996 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,701 mi
Last recorded74,701 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP355 CCT
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 74,701 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 65,793 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 65,647 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 59,480 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 59,480 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 53,403 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 49,023 miles

brake fluid level half way between lines.

near side door mirror cracked.

off side rear shock lightly misted with oil.

washer tank leaking but washers working at time of test.

Pass 19 Aug 2009 42,949 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 42,945 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

off side front tyre worn to the limit im places on inner edge .

off side rear shock misted with fluid.

off side rear tyre perishing/cracking.

Pass 21 Aug 2008 37,062 miles

Banjo joint on power steering pump is wet and possibly leaking.

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge.

Nearside rear tyre is wearing low on outer tread band. ( near limits )

Pass 15 Aug 2007 29,566 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 20,326 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE VERY NEAR THE TREAD DEPTH LIMIT (worn on outer edge)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 16,122 miles

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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P355 CCT is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 P355 CCT, 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 P355 CCT registered?

P355 CCT is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P355 CCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P355 CCT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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