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P703 LMA

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

181,397 mi
Last recorded181,397 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP703 LMA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 181,397 miles

exhaust corroded and leaking slightly

genral corrosion on vehicle

n/s/r brake pipe corrroded

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre tread 2mm

rear number plate faded

slight oil eak from engine

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 2 Sep 2014 181,395 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded and leaking slightly

genral corrosion on vehicle

n/s/r brake pipe corrroded

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre tread 2mm

rear number plate faded

slight oil eak from engine

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 17 Sep 2013 176,363 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2013 176,363 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2012 170,942 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both registration plate lights slightly insecure

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

rear cross member, suspension components, and suspension mounting areas corroding

Fail 8 Sep 2012 170,941 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

both registration plate lights slightly insecure

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

rear cross member, suspension components, and suspension mounting areas corroding

Pass 6 Sep 2011 165,455 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

damage to rear tyre n/side

slight play in o/s/r rollbar bush

underside rusting

Fail 5 Sep 2011 165,455 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

slight play in o/s/r rollbar bush

Fail 23 Aug 2010 158,422 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 158,422 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 145,459 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 145,459 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 137,943 miles

Minor brake judder on o/s/f disc (10-15 kg at 270kg)

Slight play in both front anti roll link ball joints

Pass 7 Aug 2007 121,366 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 109,004 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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P703 LMA is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P703 LMA, 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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P703 LMA is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 24 August 1996.

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