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P923 HVR

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

122,191 mi
Last recorded122,191 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP923 HVR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2012 122,191 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 122,191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 116,923 miles

Oil leak

rear numberplate starting to delaminate

rear shock dust covers split

slight play in steering rack

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Fail 11 Feb 2010 111,483 miles

Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear reg plate letter water damage

Pass 11 Feb 2010 111,483 miles

Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear reg plate letter water damage

Pass 19 Feb 2009 105,731 miles

rear nu plate water damage

Fail 18 Feb 2009 105,731 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust sound throughty

rear nu plate water damage

Pass 18 Feb 2008 99,957 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front & rear number plate slightly difaced

Fail 18 Feb 2008 99,957 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front & rear number plate slightly difaced

Pass 1 Mar 2007 93,939 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 93,939 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Mar 2006 87,815 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 87,815 miles

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

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

slight play in off side front wheel bearing

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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P923 HVR is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P923 HVR, 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 P923 HVR registered?

P923 HVR is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 16 December 1996.

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