MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,388 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
1 ltr engine oil added prior to testing
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both rear droplinks lower ball joints (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)
Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine/gearbox mounting cradle rear mount has a bolt missing
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wiper blade split
Oil leak Engine ()
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (7.1.2)
1 ltr engine oil added prior to testing
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both rear droplinks lower ball joints (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)
Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine/gearbox mounting cradle rear mount has a bolt missing
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wiper blade split
Oil leak Engine ()
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' windscreen (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak Engine ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
engine oil low
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge & deterioating in tread
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
engine oil low
n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge & deterioating in tread
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
damage to o/s/rear wing/bumper
o/s/rear tyre perishing outer side walls
n/s and o/s rear tyres outer side walls perishing
n/s/front and rear wiper blades slight tears
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both number plates starting to delaminate
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?
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P481 PGF is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 P481 PGF, 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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P481 PGF is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 21 August 1996.
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