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P780 DCH

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,464 mi
Last recorded98,464 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP780 DCH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 98,464 miles

damage to body work

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/r tyre worn and badly cracked

play in rear antiroll bar d bushes

radiator in poor condition and leaking

suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2013 98,464 miles

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

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)

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

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

damage to body work

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/r tyre worn and badly cracked

play in rear antiroll bar d bushes

radiator in poor condition and leaking

suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2012 95,577 miles

damage to front end

exhaust corroded

front coil springs corroded

front tyres wearing edges

o/s/r tyre cracking

radiator in poor condition

Fail 10 Nov 2012 95,575 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

damage to front end

exhaust corroded

front coil springs corroded

front tyres wearing edges

o/s/r tyre cracking

radiator in poor condition

Pass 9 Nov 2011 92,503 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

battery insecure

damage to body

exhaust corroded

front tyres worn unevenly

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/r drop link has boarderline play

o/s/r, n/s/r, n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes corroded. Brake hoses corroded, n/s/f brake hose badly cracking.

radiator in poor condition

tyres cracking, o/s/r tyre cracking badly

underbody corroded

wheel trims damaged

Pass 14 Nov 2010 90,419 miles

OSR anti roll bar drop link worn. Rear anti roll bar "D" bushes worn. Front tyres badly worn on inner edges. Fuel filler pipes corroded.

Rear brakes grinding during brake test. Front coil springs heavily corroded. Heavy surface corrosion to various brake pipes. Radiator in very poor condition

Wipers smearing screen. Accident damage to OSF of vehicle. Fuel cap seal perished & cracking. Kerb damage to wheel trims. Front & rear suspension components heavily corroded. Brake hoses perished & metal ends heavily corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2009 84,467 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 84,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 79,551 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 75,036 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 68,976 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 68,917 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre has only 3mm of tread left

radiator leaking

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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P780 DCH is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,587cc 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 P780 DCH, 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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P780 DCH is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P780 DCH safe to buy?

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