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P919 DTO

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,971 mi
Last recorded113,971 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP919 DTO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2012 113,971 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 109,511 miles

corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 3 May 2011 109,509 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 28 Apr 2010 105,904 miles

all flexible brake hose ferrules corroding

fuel pipes corroding

rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

slight play in front anti-rollbar links

Fail 27 Apr 2010 105,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all flexible brake hose ferrules corroding

fuel pipes corroding

rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

slight play in front anti-rollbar links

Pass 21 Apr 2009 101,939 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear suspension support bar corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2008 98,482 miles

slight play n/s steering rack output shaft

Pass 17 Apr 2007 95,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 24 Apr 2006 92,866 miles

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

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

slight movement in nsf steering rack

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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P919 DTO is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P919 DTO, 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 P919 DTO registered?

P919 DTO is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 8 November 1996.

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