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P138 FKE

1996 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,518 mi
Last recorded42,518 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 FKE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 42,518 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 42,467 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 42,310 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 41,928 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 41,816 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 41,706 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 21 Jul 2016 41,510 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 41,291 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 40,916 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 40,431 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 39,667 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 38,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 38,642 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 37,212 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 37,212 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 36,021 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 34,829 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 32,820 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 30,406 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 28,319 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 28,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/s rear tyre low on edges †n/s washer jet partcialy blocked

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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P138 FKE is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P138 FKE, 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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What year was P138 FKE registered?

P138 FKE is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P138 FKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P138 FKE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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