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P902 MBM

1996 Toyota Carina E

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,317 mi
Last recorded86,317 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP902 MBM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 86,317 miles

Both front brake hoses are slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and aged 2009 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Slight coolant leak, suspect from water pump

Pass 17 Jul 2017 84,164 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Coolant staining on engine, suspect leak/s

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 82,040 miles

Coolant leak slight ()

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides / rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 82,040 miles

Coolant leak slight ()

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides / rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 78,434 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre perishing (185/65 R14 86H 2009)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 74,514 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

offside rear tyre starting to perish 185.65.14h

slight underside corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2013 70,837 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 67,458 miles

o/s front wiper blade perishing

Fail 2 Jul 2012 67,458 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

o/s front wiper blade perishing

Pass 12 Jul 2011 64,730 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 62,482 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 62,482 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 59,872 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 56,938 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 56,938 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 53,662 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 48,197 miles

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

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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P902 MBM is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P902 MBM, 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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P902 MBM is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 14 August 1996.

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