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P386 TWV

1996 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,710 mi
Last recorded120,710 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP386 TWV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2018 120,710 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inside wheel arch(marked) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch(marked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at compensator valve - SIGNIFICANT (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Discs corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Significant (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside no.plate lamp very dim

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear no.plate starting to delaminate

Pass 17 Nov 2017 118,728 miles

Nearside Front SIGNIFICANT play in wheel bearing

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 118,728 miles

Nearside Front SIGNIFICANT play in wheel bearing

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 114,648 miles

Nearside Front WHEEL BEARING HAS PLAY IN IT

Pass 1 Dec 2015 112,035 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 112,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/14 86h (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 110,066 miles

Both font tyres worn bald on edge(s) 185/65HR14

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 110,066 miles

Both font tyres worn bald on edge(s) 185/65HR14

Pass 28 Nov 2013 107,751 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 107,750 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Both rear wheels tight to turn by hand

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 105,531 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 105,531 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/S/R wheel hard to turn by hand

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 101,675 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 98,090 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 93,431 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 88,235 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 80,934 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 75,880 miles

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

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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P386 TWV is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P386 TWV, 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 P386 TWV registered?

P386 TWV is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P386 TWV safe to buy?

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