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P440 BJB

1996 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,381 mi
Last recorded125,381 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP440 BJB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 125,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

chips to windscreen

Fail 30 Oct 2013 125,344 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

chips to windscreen

Pass 24 Oct 2012 120,177 miles

Battery loose

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

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Noise from power steering pump (intermitant)

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 114,225 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake fluid level close to minimum

brake pipes at rear compensator valve slightly corroded

front pads appear low

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s rear tyre getting low

Pass 27 Oct 2010 104,754 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre has flat spot

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight wear in offside inner steering rack

Pass 28 Oct 2009 97,263 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 97,261 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 96,651 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 95,273 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 25 Oct 2006 94,703 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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P440 BJB is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P440 BJB, 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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P440 BJB is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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