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P139 APM

1996 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

173,190 mi
Last recorded173,190 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP139 APM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 173,190 miles

Brake regulator valve very corroded

Centre exhaust slight leak

Nearside Front inner steering rack joint worn

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Front inner steering rack joint worn

Offside Front metal brake pipe and hose ferrules rusty

fuel filler neck and breather metal pipes rusty

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 8 Dec 2014 172,666 miles

corrosion in front brake pipes(limited vision)-advise renewing

corrosion in nearside rear inner sill and outer sill

offside front window inoperative

some brake pedal travel

Fail 27 Nov 2014 172,666 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

corrosion in front brake pipes(limited vision)-advise renewing

corrosion in nearside rear inner sill and outer sill

offside front window inoperative

some brake pedal travel

Pass 5 Dec 2013 172,013 miles

corrosion in offside front brake pipe

inbalance of front brakes

offside front window operation inoperative

Pass 28 Nov 2012 171,325 miles

brake fluid very close to minimum level!

corrosion in inner sills/fitch panels-underside

corrosion in offside front brake hose ferrule.advise renewing

corrosion in offside front brake pipe(exact amount unknown)-advised on previous mot test no>319310041385-advise renewing asap

play in steering rack

scratch marks in screen

welding repairs effected at offside rear sill

Pass 6 Dec 2011 170,510 miles

corrosion in brake pipe to offside front

emmisions near the limit

play in steering rack

scratch,s in screen

some brake pedal travel

Fail 25 Nov 2011 170,492 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake fluid level near minimum,advise wheels off inspection asap

corrosion in brake pipe to offside front

emmisions near the limit

play in steering rack

scratch,s in screen

screw in nearside front tyre and down to 2.5mm

Pass 19 Nov 2010 166,744 miles

condition of front inner pads not known(limited vision)

corrosion in brake pipe to offside front hose

in-dents in rear tyres!inner sidewall condition unknown

light scratches in screen

offside front tyre down to 2mm

offside rear tyre on the limit,advise renewing

play inside steering rack, covered parts(limited vision on exact wear)

Fail 19 Nov 2010 166,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

condition of front inner pads not known(limited vision)

corrosion in brake pipe to offside front hose

in-dents in rear tyres!inner sidewall condition unknown

light scratches in screen

offside front tyre down to 2mm

offside rear tyre on the limit,advise renewing

play inside steering rack, covered parts(limited vision on exact wear)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 160,811 miles

play in steering rack,limited vision due to covered parts

wipers fouling on plastic slam panel

Pass 26 Nov 2008 156,450 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 156,412 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 23 Nov 2007 150,977 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2007 150,977 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2006 140,472 miles

Front no plate starting to deterioate

Metal brake pipes that go over top of fuel tank ccan not be seen therefore condition unknown

Neaarside and offside inner steering arm ball sockets starting to wear

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear body fitted anti roll bar bushes worn

Rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 17 Nov 2006 140,472 miles

Front no plate starting to deterioate

Metal brake pipes that go over top of fuel tank ccan not be seen therefore condition unknown

Neaarside and offside inner steering arm ball sockets starting to wear

Rear body fitted anti roll bar bushes worn

Rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 21 Nov 2005 127,485 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 127,490 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 127,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

radiator in poor condition

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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P139 APM is a 1996 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P139 APM, 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 P139 APM registered?

P139 APM is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 13 November 1996.

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