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P915 FNC

1996 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,854 mi
Last recorded72,854 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP915 FNC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 72,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 72,852 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 71,381 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

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

Offside rear light and rear bumper damaged

Fail 2 Jul 2015 71,379 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

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

Offside rear light and rear bumper damaged

Fail 11 Jun 2014 70,492 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded and weak.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear bumper insecure

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 70,492 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded and weak.

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 8 May 2013 66,440 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 62,318 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside wiper rubber split

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 6 Jun 2012 62,318 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside wiper rubber split

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 4 Jun 2011 60,421 miles

accident damage to rear of vehicle

Pass 26 May 2010 57,045 miles

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

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

accident damage to offside rear of car

slight fluctuation to nearside rear brake

Fail 26 May 2010 57,045 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

accident damage to offside rear of car

slight fluctuation to nearside rear brake

Pass 19 Nov 2008 50,020 miles

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

slight fluctuation to nearside rear brake

Fail 18 Nov 2008 50,020 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight fluctuation to nearside rear brake

Pass 9 Oct 2007 44,387 miles

front number plate cracked

slight fluctuation on rear brakes

Pass 12 Oct 2006 39,721 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust

fluctuation on offside rear brake

front number plate cracked

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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P915 FNC is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 P915 FNC, 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 P915 FNC registered?

P915 FNC is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 16 September 1996.

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