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P686 CAU

1996 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

151,019 mi
Last recorded151,019 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP686 CAU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 151,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm/inner edge heavily worn (4.1.E.1)

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

engine management light on

windscreen damage

Fail 27 Feb 2017 151,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm/inner edge heavily worn (4.1.E.1)

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

engine management light on

windscreen damage

Pass 19 Feb 2016 142,373 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Fail 19 Feb 2016 142,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Pass 5 Dec 2014 134,760 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 134,757 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 128,803 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 122,808 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 122,808 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 120,993 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 119,116 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 116,943 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 114,785 miles

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

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

Screw in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 114,785 miles

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

Screw in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 109,913 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 109,913 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 105,493 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

screw in offside rear tyre

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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P686 CAU is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P686 CAU, 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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P686 CAU is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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