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P527 JWK

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,616 mi
Last recorded157,616 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP527 JWK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2011 157,616 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 157,616 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 149,668 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 149,668 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear bumper insecure

o/s steering arm slight play

Pass 7 Nov 2009 141,437 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 141,437 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 131,271 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 122,235 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2007 122,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 113,041 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 102,256 miles

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

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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P527 JWK is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P527 JWK, 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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What year was P527 JWK registered?

P527 JWK is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P527 JWK safe to buy?

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