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P593 MCA

1996 Toyota Carina E

Purple Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP593 MCA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013
Fail 16 Oct 2013 158,082 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 149,126 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 149,126 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 138,654 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

noise when braking from offside front

windscreen scratched

Fail 21 Oct 2011 138,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 128,376 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 128,228 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)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 118,476 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 118,476 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 113,919 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 113,907 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 110,065 miles

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

front and rear number plates fading

rubber split on rear near side drop link arm

slight blow on middle section exhaust

slight play in front near side wheel bearing

Fail 7 Nov 2007 109,984 miles

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

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

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

front and rear number plates fading

rubber split on rear near side drop link arm

slight blow on middle section exhaust

slight play in front near side wheel bearing

Pass 17 Oct 2006 106,980 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 106,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 101,561 miles

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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P593 MCA is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Purple with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 P593 MCA, 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 P593 MCA registered?

P593 MCA is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 7 October 1996.

Is P593 MCA safe to buy?

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