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P604 HVV

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,426 mi
Last recorded117,426 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP604 HVV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011 117,426 miles

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

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

n/s/r door corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2011 117,424 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

n/s/r door corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2010 113,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

boot doesnt open

Pass 1 Jul 2009 110,884 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 110,884 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 108,521 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 106,189 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 106,189 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 102,840 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 102,840 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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P604 HVV is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P604 HVV, 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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P604 HVV is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 25 October 1996.

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