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P837 WCG

1996 Toyota Carina E

White Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,383 mi
Last recorded139,383 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP837 WCG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2008 139,383 miles

Coolant leak top hose

Front number plate cracked

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

N/S/F tyre cut in sidewall

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 139,383 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak top hose

Front number plate cracked

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

N/S/F tyre cut in sidewall

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 129,154 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 129,154 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 119,744 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 119,744 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 112,150 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 112,146 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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P837 WCG is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P837 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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P837 WCG is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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