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P542 RRH

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

188,916 mi
Last recorded188,916 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP542 RRH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2011 188,916 miles

185/70/14 tyres on rear 175/70/14 tyres on front

back of power steering pump damp

condition of both rear wheel arches

fuel filler pipes corroded

intermitant fault on rear fog light

n/s/f tyre wearing uneven

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 14 Nov 2011 188,916 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

185/70/14 tyres on rear 175/70/14 tyres on front

back of power steering pump damp

condition of both rear wheel arches

fuel filler pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing uneven

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 12 Nov 2010 180,890 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside rear brake reading low

slight play in both steering rack ball ends

Fail 12 Nov 2010 180,890 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside rear brake reading low

slight play in both steering rack ball ends

Pass 4 Nov 2009 168,134 miles

Rear tyres slightly out of shape.n/s/f tyre low on tread.Rear chassis weak.Headlamps dim.Front brake pipes corroded.N/s/f shock absorber damp.

Fail 4 Nov 2009 168,134 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

Rear tyres slightly out of shape.n/s/f tyre low on tread.Rear chassis weak.Headlamps dim.Front brake pipes corroded.N/s/f shock absorber damp.

Pass 3 Jun 2008 149,917 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 149,917 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 136,864 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 136,860 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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P542 RRH is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P542 RRH, 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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P542 RRH is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 28 October 1996.

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