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P59 KVR

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,742 mi
Last recorded136,742 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP59 KVR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 136,742 miles

Fuel filler pipework heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 133,181 miles

All steering and suspension components corroded

Both rear wheel arches corroded and holed

Signs of leak fuel tank area

Pass 1 Nov 2017 127,510 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 121,448 miles

all anti roll bar linkages boots perished

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres wearing on edges

slight play in nearside track rod end

slight play in steering rack

Fail 12 Dec 2016 121,443 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

all anti roll bar linkages boots perished

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres wearing on edges

slight play in nearside track rod end

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Dec 2015 116,120 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 110,485 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 106,207 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2012 100,865 miles

vehicle has large areas of underbody corrosion on both suspension components & chassis/floor areas

Fail 27 Nov 2012 100,865 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

vehicle has large areas of underbody corrosion on both suspension components & chassis/floor areas

Fail 17 Dec 2011 94,941 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 94,941 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 85,841 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 85,841 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 79,488 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 79,300 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 70,095 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 64,440 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 14 Jan 2008 64,440 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 59,145 miles

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

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

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 23 Jan 2006 54,829 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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P59 KVR is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P59 KVR, 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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P59 KVR is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 4 October 1996.

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