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P595 KTW

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,063 mi
Last recorded160,063 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP595 KTW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 160,063 miles

nearside front wheel-bearing has slight play

power steering pump noisy at times

steering rack inner tie-rod joints worn

Fail 5 Mar 2016 160,063 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake Imbalance: 31%

headlight dip=beam adjusted

headlight lense protectors fitted - need cleaning with headlights

nearside front tyre worn on edges,low on tread

nearside front wheel-bearing has slight play

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

power steering pump noisy at times

steering rack inner tie-rod joints worn

Pass 16 Mar 2015 155,124 miles

Nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2014 150,758 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 147,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 143,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 134,948 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 129,101 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in n/s steering rack end slight leak from rear exhaust box

Pass 5 Mar 2009 123,709 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 123,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 115,404 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 106,575 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 106,535 miles

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

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

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

slight play in n/s/f/ wheel bearing †o/s/r shock absorber slight leak

Pass 14 Mar 2006 98,617 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 98,332 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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P595 KTW is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P595 KTW, 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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P595 KTW is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 24 November 1996.

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