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P480 PWT

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,389 mi
Last recorded135,389 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP480 PWT
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 135,389 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 135,370 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 130,273 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 130,270 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2014 125,156 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2013 117,357 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Sep 2012 112,806 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

rear registration plate is slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2011 109,029 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

rear registration plate is slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2010 105,870 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2010 105,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 99,556 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 99,556 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 92,890 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 83,276 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 81,928 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 81,928 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 73,708 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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P480 PWT 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 70.6%.

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 P480 PWT, 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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P480 PWT is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 13 August 1996.

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