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P624 NVG

1996 Toyota Carina E

White Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,092 mi
Last recorded123,092 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP624 NVG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2012 123,092 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake imbalance 20%

Pass 6 Sep 2011 116,332 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 116,332 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 109,964 miles

Advise,chip windscreen.rad leaking,oil filter leaking,n\s\f tyre chipped.

Fail 4 Sep 2010 109,964 miles

Advise,chip windscreen.rad leaking,oil filter leaking,n\s\f tyre chipped.

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 105,259 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in offside steering rack - windscreen chipped

Fail 27 Aug 2009 105,259 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

slight play in offside steering rack - windscreen chipped

Pass 8 Mar 2008 99,837 miles

gearbox oil leak

o/s/r tyre wearing outer edge close to limit

rear exhaust box corroding

slight play in steering rack

Fail 8 Mar 2008 99,837 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

gearbox oil leak

o/s/r tyre wearing outer edge close to limit

rear exhaust box corroding

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Feb 2007 96,379 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 89,765 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 89,765 miles

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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P624 NVG is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P624 NVG, 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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P624 NVG is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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