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P671 NVG

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

255,309 mi
Last recorded255,309 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP671 NVG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2012 255,309 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak

tow bar electrical socket insecure

Pass 11 Jan 2012 255,309 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

tow bar electrical socket insecure

Pass 6 Jan 2011 233,429 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 233,429 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 216,246 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 216,246 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 204,975 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front number plate broken

Fail 31 Jul 2008 204,969 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front number plate broken

Pass 6 Jul 2007 178,325 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 152,518 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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P671 NVG is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel 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 P671 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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P671 NVG is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 10 September 1996.

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