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P649 HEM

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

116,919 mi
Last recorded116,919 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP649 HEM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 116,919 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 116,918 miles

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 102,047 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 102,047 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 86,384 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 72,905 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 72,905 miles

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

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)

n/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 13 Jan 2009 63,929 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)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 63,929 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 56,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 56,305 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 48,566 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 39,355 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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P649 HEM is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P649 HEM, 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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What year was P649 HEM registered?

P649 HEM is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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