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P359 DAO

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

141,810 mi
Last recorded141,810 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP359 DAO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 141,810 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 138,213 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 138,151 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal chalked (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 134,009 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 134,006 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2015 130,769 miles

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

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

Brakes binding

Brakes out of balance

Disks scored

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shokes bouncey

Wheel arches got paint over

Fail 13 Jun 2015 130,767 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Brakes binding

Brakes out of balance

Disks scored

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shokes bouncey

Wheel arches got paint over

Fail 14 Jun 2014 127,658 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 127,658 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 125,269 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 15 Jun 2013 125,269 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 123,348 miles

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

Brake pipes corroded been sprayed over

Shokes bouncey

Steering rack got play

Pass 20 Jun 2011 121,217 miles

Links got play

Shokes bouncey

Steering got play

Suspntion ball joints got play

Bottam ball joints got play

Brake pipes correded

Brakes jedders

Disks scored

Floor correded

Fail 20 Jun 2011 121,215 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Bottam ball joints got play

Brake pipes correded

Brakes jedders

Disks scored

Floor correded

Links got play

Shokes bouncey

Steering got play

Suspntion ball joints got play

Pass 12 Jun 2010 117,924 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 115,083 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 113,300 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 113,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 111,236 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jun 2007 111,236 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 104,117 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 104,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P359 DAO is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 P359 DAO, 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 P359 DAO registered?

P359 DAO is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 6 December 1996.

Is P359 DAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P359 DAO shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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