MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,903 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
damage to nearside body work
front number plate starting to perish
front to rear (at front subframe) brake pipes corroded
front wishbone bushes starting to split
fuel tank corroded
offside number plate bulb slightly dull
radiator core falling out
rear brake pipes slightly insecure
slight dampness on power steering pump
slight oil leak from engine?sump corroded and starting to leak
spring on bonnet catch broken
tyre size 175/70/14
wiper linkage worn and hitting bonnet
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
damage to nearside body work
front number plate starting to perish
front to rear (at front subframe) brake pipes corroded
front wishbone bushes starting to split
fuel tank corroded
offside number plate bulb slightly dull
radiator core falling out
rear brake pipes slightly insecure
slight dampness on power steering pump
slight oil leak from engine?sump corroded and starting to leak
spring on bonnet catch broken
tyre size 175/70/14
wiper linkage worn and hitting bonnet
both front wipers torn
dampness on power steering pump
engine sump corroded
exhaust leak from rear section
exhaust very corroded
fuel pipes corroded
n/s/f door damaged
o/s/f brake disc corroded
play in n/s/f shock absorber
play in rear anti-roll bar bushes
radiator core corroded
slight brake judder
wishbone bushes starting to seperate
both rear tyres worn on outer edges (raised tread)
exhaust badly corroded and leaking
fog lamp switch tight
fuel pipes corroded
o/s/f seat belt worn
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
brake flexi pipes starting to perish
brake fluid level low
coolant header tank empty
exhaust very corroded
front discs and pads wearing low
front to rear fuel pipes corroded
fuel tank corroded
nearside front upper caliper slide adrift
oil leak from sump pan(corroded)
play in wiper linkage
rear tyres getting low(raised tread)
slight corrosion on brake pipes at bulk head
slight dampness on power steering pump
starting fault
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
front discs and pads wearing low
front to rear fuel pipes corroded
fuel tank corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
brake flexi pipes starting to perish
brake fluid level low
coolant header tank empty
exhaust very corroded
nearside front upper caliper slide adrift
oil leak from sump pan(corroded)
play in wiper linkage
rear tyres getting low(raised tread)
slight corrosion on brake pipes at bulk head
slight dampness on power steering pump
starting fault
exhaust front pipe flange corroded
front tyres have a raised tread pattern
fuel filler pipes corroded
n/s/f wiper torn
slight play in both front track rod ends
exhaust corroded
front pads hard to see
front to rear fuel pipes corroded
fuel filler pipes corroded
nearside wiper blade starting to perish
sump corroded
wiper linkage worn
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
exhaust corroded
front pads hard to see
front to rear fuel pipes corroded
fuel filler pipes corroded
nearside wiper blade starting to perish
sump corroded
wiper linkage worn
Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
fuel filler pipes corroded
radiator corroded
Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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)
Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
fuel filler pipes corroded
radiator corroded
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?
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P485 GSL is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 P485 GSL, 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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P485 GSL is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 2 August 1996.
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