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P556 LSX

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

44,095 mi
Last recorded44,095 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP556 LSX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 44,095 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 43,025 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 40,736 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 38,478 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 36,524 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 34,502 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 34,502 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 33,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 32,823 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres have cracks on side walls

Fail 10 Sep 2014 32,823 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both rear tyres have cracks on side walls

Pass 27 Sep 2013 32,443 miles

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

all brake pipes

Fail 26 Sep 2013 32,442 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all brake pipes

Pass 4 Oct 2012 31,935 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 31,935 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)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 31,255 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 31,255 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2010 30,411 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 30,411 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 29,418 miles

corrosion on comps and strcuture //steering and susp slight // b.pipes // tyres // presence of sealant

Fail 6 Oct 2009 29,415 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

corrosion on comps and structure // steering and susp slight // tyres

Fail 4 Oct 2008 28,573 miles

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

corrosion on comps and structure // steering and susp slight // b.pipes // no.plate

Pass 4 Oct 2008 28,573 miles

corrosion on comps and structure // steering and susp slight // b.pipes // no.plate

Pass 4 Oct 2007 27,384 miles

corrosion on comps / structure // brake pipes // steer / susp slight // exhaust slight blow

Fail 4 Oct 2007 27,384 miles

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

corrosion on comps / structure // brake pipes // steer / susp slight // exhaust slight blow

Pass 6 Oct 2006 26,200 miles

corrosion build up on metal brake pipes around vehicle

slight exhaust leak between tailpipe and centre pipe

slight tear on offside wiper blade

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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P556 LSX is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 P556 LSX, 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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P556 LSX is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P556 LSX safe to buy?

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