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P94 VCU

1996 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

157,991 mi
Last recorded157,991 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP94 VCU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 157,991 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 150,830 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 150,827 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 145,392 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 145,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/70/14 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 135,903 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 128,975 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 121,533 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 121,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

both n/s tyres & o/s/r tyre very badly perished,rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 1 Dec 2011 116,556 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2010 108,444 miles

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

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

rear shock absorbers damp

various pipes and hose ferrules corroding

Pass 1 Dec 2010 108,444 miles

rear shock absorbers damp

various pipes and hose ferrules corroding

Pass 2 Dec 2009 99,755 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

general weakness and corrosion allround

Fail 2 Dec 2009 99,755 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

general weakness and corrosion allround

Pass 8 Dec 2008 90,784 miles

nearside rear tyre scuffed on sidewall

Fail 22 Nov 2007 83,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

various brake pipes and hose ferrals corroding

Pass 22 Nov 2007 83,929 miles

various brake pipes and hose ferrals corroding

Pass 4 Dec 2006 76,186 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 68,751 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 VCU is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VCU, 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 VCU is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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