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P818 HCC

1996 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,866 mi
Last recorded100,866 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP818 HCC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 100,866 miles

chips on windscreen

n/s/f tyre perished/cracked

n/s/r inner light lens cracked

n/s/r outer light lens cracked

o/s/f tyre geting low 3-4mm

rear tyres perishing/cracking/tred's ok 7mm

slight exhaust blow from manifold area

slight movement in o/s/f steering arm

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 21 Nov 2012 99,727 miles

both rear tyres perishing/cracking on inner walls,tred ok

chips in windscreen

n/s/f tyre perishing/cracking on inner wall

n/s/r light lens damaged/cracked

o/s/f tyre perishing/cracking

slight movement in o/s/f steering arm

very slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 18 Nov 2011 98,773 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front lower suspension arm ball joint gaiter split

play in offside steering arm

Fail 18 Nov 2011 98,773 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both wiper blades split

offside front lower suspension arm ball joint gaiter split

play in offside steering arm

Pass 17 Nov 2010 97,728 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front blades split

offside door mirror glass broken

offside front lower suspension arm ball joint gaiter split

play in offside steering arm

Fail 16 Nov 2010 97,728 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front blades split

offside door mirror glass broken

offside front lower suspension arm ball joint gaiter split

play in offside steering arm

Pass 26 Nov 2009 96,690 miles

Corrosion to front metal brake pipes

Movement in offside steering arm

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 95,306 miles

Corrosion to front metal brake pipes

Corrosion to metal fuel pipe

Movement in offside front steering arm

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 95,306 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Corrosion to front metal brake pipes

Corrosion to metal fuel pipe

Movement in offside front steering arm

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 94,449 miles

Damage to nearside rear light just within MOT limits

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Water damage to rear number plate.

Pass 9 Nov 2006 93,659 miles

Advance corrosion to exhaust system.

Corrosion to all metal brake pipes

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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P818 HCC is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P818 HCC, 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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P818 HCC is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P818 HCC safe to buy?

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