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P74 AOD

1996 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,655 mi
Last recorded77,655 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP74 AOD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2013 77,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advise all anti roll bar bushs slightly worn and slight play in link arms

advise all flexi brake hoses perished

advise o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

advise oil leak from upper sump gasket

advise slight play in steering rack tie rods

Pass 18 Apr 2013 77,655 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advise all anti roll bar bushs slightly worn and slight play in link arms

advise all flexi brake hoses perished

advise o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

advise oil leak from upper sump gasket

advise slight play in steering rack tie rods

Pass 2 May 2012 73,827 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 73,827 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 68,529 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 68,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 56,389 miles

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

incorrect position/colour of no.plate screws

Fail 12 Oct 2009 56,304 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

incorrect position/colour of no.plate screws

Pass 28 Oct 2008 53,479 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 53,478 miles

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

offside front tyre very low on edges,1.8mm

Pass 19 Oct 2007 50,626 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 46,539 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 46,539 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 42,536 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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P74 AOD is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P74 AOD, 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 P74 AOD registered?

P74 AOD is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 14 October 1996.

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