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P958 SJV

1996 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,512 mi
Last recorded159,512 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP958 SJV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 159,512 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipes greased

Pass 15 Sep 2016 154,948 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 150,324 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 150,234 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 145,510 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 138,817 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 130,679 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 122,795 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 113,900 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 113,900 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 105,002 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 105,002 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2008 95,399 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 95,399 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 87,253 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 87,253 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2006 78,613 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 78,613 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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P958 SJV is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P958 SJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P958 SJV registered?

P958 SJV is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 12 August 1996.

Is P958 SJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P958 SJV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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