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P827 WCG

1996 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

149,086 mi
Last recorded149,086 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP827 WCG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 149,086 miles

Fuel system - Pipe corroded

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

Nearside rear wheel arch is corroded but not within any perscirbed area

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 149,086 miles

Fuel system - Pipe corroded

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

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

Nearside rear wheel arch is corroded but not within any perscirbed area

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 135,653 miles

battery insecure

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

rattle noise from exhaust

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear light lenes damaged

slight movement in steering rack

stone chip in front screen

Fail 18 Jan 2012 135,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear light lenes damaged

slight movement in steering rack

stone chip in front screen

battery insecure

rattle noise from exhaust

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2011 120,652 miles

MIL light on

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

baffles inside cat noisy

battery insecure

front and rear bumpers damaged

nearside rear light unit damaged

radiator in poor condition

stone chips in swept area of windscreen

Fail 25 Jan 2011 120,652 miles

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

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

MIL light on

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

baffles inside cat noisy

battery insecure

front and rear bumpers damaged

nearside rear light unit damaged

radiator in poor condition

stone chips in swept area of windscreen

Pass 4 Jan 2010 105,061 miles

exhaust system corroded

front exhaust rattle

offside seat cloth torn

stone chip in window screen

Pass 22 Dec 2008 89,324 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

exhaust heat shield noisy

slight play in steering rack

Fail 22 Dec 2008 89,324 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust heat shield noisy

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Dec 2007 75,031 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery insecure

nearside front tyre outer sidewall perishing

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

offside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

Fail 17 Dec 2007 75,031 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

battery insecure

nearside front tyre outer sidewall perishing

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

offside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

Pass 5 Jan 2007 63,281 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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P827 WCG is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P827 WCG, 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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P827 WCG is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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