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P533 EAL

1996 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2012
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

239,740 mi
Last recorded239,740 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP533 EAL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2011 239,740 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 239,740 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 237,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight play in rack

Pass 3 Dec 2009 233,714 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 233,689 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 225,247 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2008 225,247 miles

Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 218,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2008 218,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2007 207,086 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 207,086 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 200,640 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 200,640 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 198,248 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 198,248 miles

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

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

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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P533 EAL is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P533 EAL, 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 P533 EAL registered?

P533 EAL is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 29 October 1996.

Is P533 EAL safe to buy?

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