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P58 EJW

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

174,261 mi
Last recorded174,261 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP58 EJW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 174,261 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 174,206 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine misfiring

engine warning light on

Pass 8 Aug 2016 173,660 miles

EML ON

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Washers providing low fluid

Pass 8 Apr 2015 172,687 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 171,573 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 71,534 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 170,561 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

batter lose

Pass 31 Jan 2012 168,271 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 166,300 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 164,388 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 164,382 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 161,898 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 161,816 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 157,450 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 153,247 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Sep 2006 152,635 miles

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

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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P58 EJW is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P58 EJW, 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 P58 EJW registered?

P58 EJW is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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