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P98 WCG

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,359 mi
Last recorded99,359 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP98 WCG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 99,359 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 99,359 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 98,365 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

intermittent missfire

Pass 14 Mar 2018 97,344 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 97,344 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 96,533 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 95,585 miles

engine management lamp on

Fail 9 Mar 2016 95,585 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' item on mirror (8.3.1e)

engine management lamp on

engine misfiring

Pass 16 Mar 2015 94,652 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 93,898 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 92,768 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 92,015 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 90,870 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 89,473 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 88,194 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 86,695 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 84,874 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 81,077 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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P98 WCG is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P98 WCG, 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 P98 WCG registered?

P98 WCG is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 5 November 1996.

Is P98 WCG safe to buy?

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