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P498 PBU

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

130,742 mi
Last recorded130,742 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP498 PBU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2015 130,742 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 130,742 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 128,057 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 128,057 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 123,638 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 123,638 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 118,355 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 113,830 miles

corrosion to both front brake pipes

corrosion to both rear brake pipes

nail in n/s/r tyre& tread depth 3mm

o/s/f tyre 3mm tread depth

o/s/r tyre pressure low

o/s/r tyre tread uneven

rear number plate slightly discoloured

slight play in both steering arms

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 7 Oct 2011 113,830 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion to both front brake pipes

corrosion to both rear brake pipes

nail in n/s/r tyre& tread depth 3mm

o/s/f tyre 3mm tread depth

o/s/r tyre pressure low

o/s/r tyre tread uneven

rear number plate slightly discoloured

slight play in both steering arms

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 10 Nov 2010 108,191 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 8 Nov 2010 108,110 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 6 Nov 2009 101,417 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2008 95,346 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 6 Nov 2008 95,346 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)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 7 Nov 2007 88,998 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 7 Nov 2007 88,998 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 Nov 2006 82,010 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2006 81,897 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 74,398 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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P498 PBU is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P498 PBU, 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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P498 PBU is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P498 PBU safe to buy?

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