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P23 OUM

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

96,403 mi
Last recorded96,403 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 OUM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 96,403 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 96,403 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Dec 2021 95,652 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 94,388 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 92,547 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 91,033 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 91,033 miles

Offside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 88,815 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 88,815 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 86,484 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 86,484 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 83,899 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Fail 23 Dec 2015 83,899 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Fail 22 Dec 2014 80,795 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 80,795 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 77,342 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2013 77,342 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2012 72,993 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 69,471 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 69,471 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 65,990 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 65,989 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 63,129 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 63,129 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 58,942 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 58,942 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 55,146 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 51,129 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 51,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 48,195 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 48,195 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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P23 OUM is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 P23 OUM, 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 P23 OUM registered?

P23 OUM is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 6 August 1996.

Is P23 OUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P23 OUM shows 31 tests with a 58.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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