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P136 OCS

1997 Toyota Carina

Black Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

228,493 mi
Last recorded228,493 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP136 OCS
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 228,493 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2011 224,164 miles

vehicle showing signs of corrosion on rear sills

Fail 8 Nov 2011 224,134 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

vehicle showing signs of corrosion on rear sills

Pass 15 Nov 2010 216,477 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 203,492 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 188,470 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 188,420 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 174,197 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 174,171 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 161,354 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 146,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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P136 OCS is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Black with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 101,856 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 P136 OCS, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P136 OCS registered?

P136 OCS is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P136 OCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P136 OCS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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