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P499 PGF

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

91,900 mi
Last recorded91,900 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP499 PGF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2016 91,900 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

All rear suspension components corroded

Both front tyres worn low on both edges

Both rear shock absorber dust boots split

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Corrosion on fuel filler pipes

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Heavy corrosion on vehicle underside

Pass 25 Sep 2015 90,392 miles

All shock absorber dust boots split

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Corrosion around both rear jacking points + vehicle underside heavily corroded

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Front number plate cracked

Offside front tyre bald on inside edge

Offside rear tyre perrished

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 90,384 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

All shock absorber dust boots split

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Corrosion around both rear jacking points + vehicle underside heavily corroded

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Front number plate cracked

Offside front tyre bald on inside edge

Offside rear tyre perrished

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 89,102 miles

Corrosion around both rear jacking points

Corrosion on fuel filler pipes

Corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe

Exhaust thin, corroded and repaired with paste

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front number plate slightly damaged

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear shock absorber dust boot insecure

Offside rear tyre perrishing

Fail 25 Sep 2014 89,102 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Corrosion around both rear jacking points

Corrosion on fuel filler pipes

Corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front number plate slightly damaged

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear shock absorber dust boot insecure

Nearside rear tyre worn on sidewall+ perrished and cracking

Offside rear tyre perrishing

Pass 26 Sep 2013 88,089 miles

Corrosion on front to rear+ nearside rear brake pipes

Corrosion on rear suspension stabilizer arms+ bushes worn

Exhaust very thin, corroded and repaired

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear shock absorber dust boot split

Nearside rear tyre perrished on side wall

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 88,089 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Corrosion on front to rear+ nearside rear brake pipes

Corrosion on rear suspension stabilizer arms+ bushes worn

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear shock absorber dust boot split

Nearside rear tyre perrished on side wall

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2012 87,317 miles

Centre exhaust repaired with paste+ system very thin and corroded

Corrosion on front to rear+ nearside rear brake pipes

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear shock absorber dust boot split

Play in nearside track rod end on the limit

Rear tyres perrished on sidewalls

Pass 22 Sep 2012 87,317 miles

Centre exhaust repaired with paste+ system very thin and corroded

Corrosion on front to rear+ nearside rear brake pipes

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

Nearside rear shock absorber dust boot split

Play in nearside track rod end on the limit

Rear tyres perrished on sidewalls

Pass 23 Sep 2011 86,164 miles

Both front lower suspension arm mounting bushes worn

Corrosion on both front+ nearside front to rear+ nearside rear brake pipes

Exhaust very thin and corroded+ repaired with paste

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack mountings

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 86,164 miles

Both front lower suspension arm mounting bushes worn

Corrosion on both front+ nearside front to rear+ nearside rear brake pipes

Exhaust very thin and corroded+ repaired with paste

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack mountings

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 85,066 miles

Corrosion on all brake pipe ferrules

Corrosion on rear centre brake pipes

Exhaust very thin and corroded+ repaired with paste

Offside rear brake effort lazy

Play in both steering rack ball joints

Play in both steering rack mountings

Play in nearside track rod end

Fail 15 Sep 2010 85,066 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Corrosion on all brake pipe ferrules

Corrosion on rear centre brake pipes

Exhaust very thin and corroded+ repaired with paste

Offside rear brake effort lazy

Play in both steering rack ball joints

Play in both steering rack mountings

Play in nearside track rod end

Pass 25 Sep 2009 84,192 miles

Corrosion on exhaust

Corrosion on nearside front to rear+ rear centre brake pipe

Play in offside front anti roll bar link

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 81,182 miles

corrosion on front brake pipes

front number plate cracked

offside wiper blade split on end

play in rear antiroll bar link joints

Pass 26 Sep 2007 72,240 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 72,234 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 61,086 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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P499 PGF is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 P499 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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P499 PGF is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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