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P468 YPK

1996 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,433 mi
Last recorded182,433 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP468 YPK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 182,433 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 182,432 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Dec 2016 182,429 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2016 180,680 miles

both front brake hoses heavily perished

c.o. + lambda on limit

front to rear brake + fuel pipes covered

slight exhaust leak rear silencer

slight play in o/s/f ball joint

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar d bush

some roughness in steering

Fail 15 Jun 2016 180,677 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front brake hoses heavily perished

c.o. + lambda on limit

front to rear brake + fuel pipes covered

slight exhaust leak rear silencer

slight play in o/s/f ball joint

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar d bush

some roughness in steering

Pass 22 Jun 2015 178,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion underside including some suspension components and brake laod valve and pipes, fuel filler pipes and rear arches

Fail 30 May 2015 178,667 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside beam image poor

offside front indicator lense damaged but no sharp edge

slight corrosion underside including some suspension components, rear brake pipes, rear load valve, fuel filler pipes and rear arches

Pass 2 Dec 2013 176,052 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013

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

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

some play in both rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 29 Nov 2012 173,585 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres starting to wear

coil springs starting to corrode

front number plate starting to deteriorate

slight roughness in steering

Pass 22 Nov 2011 170,617 miles

power steering noisey

Fail 21 Nov 2011

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 166,711 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

movement in steering rack

Pass 20 Nov 2009 161,313 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 154,964 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion in all brake pipes leading to and from rear brake compensator

damage to windscreen

leak from radiator

nearside front tyre worn close to wear bars

offside front tyre worn close to wear bars

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

slight deterioation in front number plate

Pass 22 Nov 2008 154,964 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion in all brake pipes leading to and from rear brake compensator

damage to windscreen

leak from radiator

nearside front tyre worn close to wear bars

offside front tyre worn close to wear bars

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

slight deterioation in front number plate

Pass 24 Nov 2007 142,513 miles

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

corrosion in rear brake pipes around rear brake compensator valve

Pass 25 Nov 2006 129,554 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE DEVOID OF TREAD ON INNER EDGE (STEPPED TREAD)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front brakes 22% out of balance

nearside headlight glass damaged

rear brake pipes generally corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2005 114,222 miles

brake pipes leading from rear brake compensator corroded.

nearside head lamp glass damaged.

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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P468 YPK is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P468 YPK, 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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P468 YPK is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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