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P239 LWA

1996 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

107,898 mi
Last recorded107,898 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP239 LWA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 107,898 miles

pas pump noisy

Fail 17 Nov 2017 107,897 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

pas pump noisy

Pass 28 Oct 2016 102,226 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 96,290 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 92,367 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 87,673 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 87,673 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 83,852 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 79,633 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 76,703 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 71,148 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 67,781 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 60,166 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 54,112 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 49,067 miles

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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P239 LWA is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P239 LWA, 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 P239 LWA registered?

P239 LWA is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P239 LWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P239 LWA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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