MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
203,725 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant leak
Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front coil springs corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
light play in both front lower ball joints
starter motor noisey
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
light play in both front lower ball joints
starter motor noisey
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
light play in steering rack
radiator poor condition
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front disc slightly worn
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
N/S/FRONT INDICATOR SLIGHTLY DAMAGED BUT SHOWS CORRECT COLOUR LIGHT
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
O/S/FRONT HEADLAMP HAS A CHIP BUT DOES NOT SHOW WHITE LIGHT OR EFFECT BEAM PATTERN
O/S/FRONT WING HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE
O/S/REAR TYRE WORN INSIDE EDGE
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIOTED
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
N/S/FRONT GEARBOX DRIVESHAFT OIL SEAL LEAKING
N/S/FRONT INDICATOR SLIGHTLY DAMAGED BUT SHOWS CORRECT COLOUR LIGHT
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
O/S/FRONT HEADLIGHT HAS A CHIP BUT DOES NOT SHOW WHITE LIGHT OR EFFECT BEAM PATTERN
O/S/FRONT WING HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE
O/S/REAR TYRE WORN INSIDE EDGE
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
REAR NO PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIOATED
offside front tyre pressure very low
offside rear tyre - outer wall perished but not split
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P129 YPA is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 1996 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 105,335 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Toyota Carina fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P129 YPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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P129 YPA is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 17 September 1996.
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