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P596 VCG

1996 Toyota Carina E

White Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

168,258 mi
Last recorded168,258 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP596 VCG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2013 168,258 miles

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen Cracked along bottom but not blocking sight

Fail 17 Dec 2013 168,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen Cracked along bottom but not blocking sight

Pass 5 Oct 2012 143,965 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear tyres perishing

Windscreen damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2011 124,477 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2010 105,013 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 105,013 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 84,476 miles

Offside front and nearside rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Sep 2008 79,974 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front number plate cracked

radiator cores deteiorated

Fail 4 Sep 2008 79,974 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front number plate cracked

radiator cores deteiorated

Pass 2 Aug 2007 73,330 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 68,961 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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P596 VCG is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P596 VCG, 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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P596 VCG is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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