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P906 VAD

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

110,556 mi
Last recorded110,556 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP906 VAD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 110,556 miles

brake fluid reservoire is over filled

front brakes indicate a minor imbalance

offside rear drop link has slight play

Pass 7 Jun 2012 101,440 miles

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

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

covers fitted not allowing full inspection of the front to rear brake pipes

front to rear brake pipes slighty corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2012 101,440 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

covers fitted not allowing full inspection of the front to rear brake pipes

front to rear brake pipes slighty corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2011 99,131 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front side lights seem slightly dim

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine management light stays on

metal in nearside front tyre

nearside front wiper blade slightly smears the screen

note radiator corroded

slight ossilation on both rear brakes

slight play in both front inner wheels to steering rack

strong advise offside front wiper blade split on end & smears the screen

strong advise play in offside rear drop link ball joint

Pass 5 Aug 2011 99,131 miles

both front side lights seem slightly dim

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine management light stays on

metal in nearside front tyre

nearside front wiper blade slightly smears the screen

note radiator corroded

slight ossilation on both rear brakes

slight play in both front inner wheels to steering rack

strong advise offside front wiper blade split on end & smears the screen

strong advise play in offside rear drop link ball joint

Pass 23 Aug 2010 95,624 miles

engine management light stays on

offside rear number plate light slightly dim

slight play in both front inner wheels

strong advise play in offside rear drop link ball joint

strong advise windscreen cracked in zone A just within limit

Fail 23 Aug 2010 95,624 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

engine management light stays on

offside rear number plate light slightly dim

slight play in both front inner wheels

strong advise play in offside rear drop link ball joint

strong advise windscreen cracked in zone A just within limit

Fail 28 Aug 2009 90,308 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play developing in o/s steering

Pass 28 Aug 2009 90,308 miles

slight play developing in o/s steering

Pass 10 Sep 2008 83,972 miles

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

both front tyres are on 2mm and wearing on inner and outer edges

front brake discs are lipped

nearside inner cv gaitor is split

offside front brake flexible hose is perishing

offside front drop link has slight play

Fail 10 Sep 2008 83,972 miles

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

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

both front tyres are on 2mm and wearing on inner and outer edges

front brake discs are lipped

nearside inner cv gaitor is split

offside front brake flexible hose is perishing

offside front drop link has slight play

Pass 22 Sep 2007 77,293 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 77,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs are lipped

Pass 26 Sep 2006 68,022 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 62,795 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2005 62,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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P906 VAD is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P906 VAD, 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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What year was P906 VAD registered?

P906 VAD is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 18 October 1996.

Is P906 VAD safe to buy?

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