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P956 EMO

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,014 mi
Last recorded154,014 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP956 EMO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 154,014 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipe covers fitted

under vehicle structure, front suspension , rear suspension corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2011 147,269 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

brake pipe covers fitted

n/s & o/s inner steering arms have a salight play

rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2010 140,742 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 134,631 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 134,596 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 124,429 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2007 113,993 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s/f tyre approaching limit and wearing unevenly

o/s/f tyre "on legal limit" and wearing unevenly

o/s/r tyre approaching limit and wearing unevenly

slight movement in both rear anti-roll bar "D" bushes

Pass 6 Dec 2007 113,993 miles

n/s/f tyre approaching limit and wearing unevenly

o/s/f tyre "on legal limit" and wearing unevenly

o/s/r tyre approaching limit and wearing unevenly

slight movement in both rear anti-roll bar "D" bushes

Pass 27 Nov 2006 101,068 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 90,109 miles

oil leak

rear anti roll bar bushes slight play

slight damage front number plate

Fail 8 Dec 2005 90,105 miles

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

front number plate slight damage

oil leak

rear antiroll bar bushes worn and slight play

Fail 24 Nov 2005 89,891 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

oil leak

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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P956 EMO is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P956 EMO, 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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P956 EMO is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 20 December 1996.

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