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P385 LWP

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

113,674 mi
Last recorded113,674 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP385 LWP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 113,674 miles

Coil spring corroded all x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jul 2022 110,019 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jul 2022 110,019 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jul 2021 104,850 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 100,950 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jul 2020 100,882 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jun 2019 97,674 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 93,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front top mount has slight play

oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2017 91,046 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 91,045 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 81,569 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 74,571 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 72,627 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 72,627 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 69,642 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2013 69,585 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2012 67,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 67,655 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 66,034 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 66,034 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 63,306 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 61,169 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 59,304 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 57,157 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 54,556 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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P385 LWP is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 P385 LWP, 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 P385 LWP registered?

P385 LWP is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 3 August 1996.

Is P385 LWP safe to buy?

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