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P353 LMA

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

86,444 mi
Last recorded86,444 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP353 LMA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 86,444 miles

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of both n/s & o/s inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 86,444 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of both n/s & o/s inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 86,243 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 86,015 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 85,857 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 85,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner& outer wall cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 85,631 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner& outer wall cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 85,406 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 84,947 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 84,364 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 83,299 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 82,233 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 80,869 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 79,543 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 78,358 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 77,310 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 76,200 miles

advise front wipers split.

advise nsr tyre perishing .

advise rear no plate needs replaceing .

advise slight free play in nsf track rod end .

advise slight free play in rear antiroll bar bushes .

Pass 19 Jan 2009 74,776 miles

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

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

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

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

advise both brake pipes at fuel tank slightly corroded

advise rear number plate slightly faded

Fail 19 Jan 2009 74,776 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise both brake pipes at fuel tank slightly corroded

advise rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 1 Feb 2008 72,302 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 69,832 miles

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

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

advise nearside front outer tyre wall cracked

Pass 2 Feb 2006 67,656 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 67,645 miles

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

front no. plate cracked

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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P353 LMA is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P353 LMA, 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 P353 LMA registered?

P353 LMA is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 14 August 1996.

Is P353 LMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P353 LMA shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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