MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,294 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
clutch pedal pad missing
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
clutch pedal pad missing
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Outer Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
Offside Front Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Outer Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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)
Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
both front tyres low inner tread edges
both front wipers smearing view
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Outer Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Spare tyre defective
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
engine oil level overfilled
rear wiper rubber smearing
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
non-std type rear number plates fitted
Movement in both rear anti-roll bar links.
Movement in nearside steering track rod control arm ball joint.
Movement in rear anti-roll bar pivot bushes.
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside front seat belt buckle button sticks(still operates correctly).
Rear brake pipes corroding going in to load proportioning valve.
Coolant leak
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
both rear antirollbar pivot bushes worn and have play in them.
n/s/f outer tyre wall has cut but cords not visible.
o/s/f indicator lamp lense cracked/damaged.
very slight play in n/s/f steering rack arm.
Coolant leak
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
both rear antirollbar pivot bushes worn and have play in them.
n/s/f outer tyre wall has cut but cords not visible.
o/s/f indicator lamp lense cracked/damaged.
very slight play in n/s/f steering rack arm.
Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?
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P153 BJM is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 P153 BJM, 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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P153 BJM is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 23 August 1996.
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