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P698 RGJ

1996 Toyota Carina E

Black Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,532 mi
Last recorded170,532 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP698 RGJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 170,532 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 165,690 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 159,778 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 159,778 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 150,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 139,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 139,765 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 132,630 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 132,529 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 127,013 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 12,389 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery not secured proberly

Fail 20 Jun 2005 126,389 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

o/s/r lense damaged †brake fluid low †battery not secured propley †damage to windscreen

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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P698 RGJ is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Black with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P698 RGJ, 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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P698 RGJ is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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