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P481 PGF

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,388 mi
Last recorded70,388 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP481 PGF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 70,388 miles

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 ()

Fail 28 Jun 2017 70,369 miles

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 ()

Pass 28 Jun 2016 67,587 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 60,812 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 60,812 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 55,918 miles

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)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 55,902 miles

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)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 51,736 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 51,736 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 47,048 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 47,026 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 39,638 miles

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 36,741 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 34,271 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres outer side walls perishing

n/s/front and rear wiper blades slight tears

Pass 20 Jun 2007 32,616 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 31,219 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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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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