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P646 OPW

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

162,290 mi
Last recorded162,290 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP646 OPW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2011 162,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front fog lamp water ingress

Fail 23 Aug 2011 162,288 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front fog lamp water ingress

nearside front headlamp cracked

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 26 Aug 2010 155,407 miles

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s and o/s rear steel pipes a little long

Fail 26 Aug 2010 155,407 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s and o/s rear steel pipes a little long

Pass 21 Aug 2009 148,574 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2009 148,566 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2008 142,699 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

slight play n/s rack knucle

Pass 3 Sep 2007 135,240 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 135,146 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 25 Aug 2006 123,329 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front no plate smudged

Pass 25 Aug 2006 123,329 miles

front no plate smudged

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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P646 OPW is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P646 OPW, 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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P646 OPW is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 11 September 1996.

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