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P558 RUV

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,023 mi
Last recorded87,023 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP558 RUV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 87,023 miles

CORROSION MISC F+R SUSPENSION AREA.

FUEL FLAP FAULT.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

P.A.S PUMP LEAK?

PLAY R ROLL BAR BUSHES/LINKS.

TYRES MINOR WALL DAMAGE O/S/F+N/S/F.

Pass 20 Oct 2015 85,910 miles

CORROSION MISC R SUSPENSION AREA.

FUEL FLAP FAULT.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

P.A.S. PUMP AREA WET?

R ROLL BAR BUSHES PLAY.

SCREEN DELAMINATING.

Pass 20 Oct 2014 84,487 miles

FUEL FLAP DAMAGED.SCREEN DELAMINATING.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.P.A.S.-FLUID LEVEL LOW-PUMP AREA WET?R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.

Fail 20 Oct 2014 84,487 miles

FUEL FLAP DAMAGED.SCREEN DELAMINATING.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.P.A.S.-FLUID LEVEL LOW-PUMP AREA WET?R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 82,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

fuel flap has a temp repair

Pass 21 Oct 2013 82,606 miles

fuel flap has a temp repair

Pass 18 Oct 2012 80,545 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 77,923 miles

O/S/R SERVICE BRAKE PERFORMANCE POOR.N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.

Fail 25 Oct 2011 77,923 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R SERVICE BRAKE PERFORMANCE POOR.N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.

Pass 22 Oct 2010 75,212 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 71,589 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 67,173 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 63,356 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 59,556 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 54,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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P558 RUV is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P558 RUV, 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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P558 RUV is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 21 October 1996.

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