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P690 SCW

1996 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

138,805 mi
Last recorded138,805 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP690 SCW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 138,805 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 138,805 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 135,477 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 135,477 miles

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 131,946 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 131,946 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 129,262 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 129,262 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 127,696 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 127,696 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 123,262 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 123,262 miles

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

Outer Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 105,825 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 105,825 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 93,314 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 89,618 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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P690 SCW is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P690 SCW, 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 P690 SCW registered?

P690 SCW is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 10 August 1996.

Is P690 SCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P690 SCW shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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