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P94 BPB

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,893 mi
Last recorded121,893 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP94 BPB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 121,893 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake pipes at rear compensator corroding

front grille insecure

one chassis brake pipe corroding

Fail 12 Aug 2013 121,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake pipes at rear compensator corroding

front grille insecure

one chassis brake pipe corroding

Fail 10 Aug 2012 113,911 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside chassis brake pipe corroding

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 113,911 miles

Nearside chassis brake pipe corroding

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 106,157 miles

Brake pipes around rear compensator corroding

Front registration plate damaged/poor condition

Rear brake hoses perishing

Fail 25 Jul 2011 106,157 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Brake pipes around rear compensator corroding

Front registration plate damaged/poor condition

Rear brake hoses perishing

Pass 19 Aug 2010 91,743 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 91,741 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 82,831 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside front tyre uneven wear

Offside rear bumper/corner damaged

Fail 19 Aug 2008 74,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front registration plate slight damage

Pass 19 Aug 2008 74,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front registration plate slight damage

Pass 22 Aug 2007 66,979 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 59,704 miles

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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P94 BPB 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 61.5%.

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 P94 BPB, 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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P94 BPB is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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