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P994 JJN

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,094 mi
Last recorded131,094 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP994 JJN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 131,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 131,094 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 129,489 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 129,489 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 126,908 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 126,908 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 123,934 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 120,951 miles

o/s/ outer sill slightly corroded

radiator corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2014 120,951 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

o/s/ outer sill slightly corroded

radiator corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2013 117,847 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)

radiator corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2012 115,061 miles

radiator corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2012 115,050 miles

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

radiator corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2011 111,551 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 111,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 107,565 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 104,516 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 101,134 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

wiper linkage worn

Fail 17 Nov 2008 101,134 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

wiper linkage worn

Pass 21 Nov 2007 96,796 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 92,482 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 87,216 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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P994 JJN is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 P994 JJN, 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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P994 JJN is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 24 October 1996.

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