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P389 UBO

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,535 mi
Last recorded102,535 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP389 UBO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 102,535 miles

n/s front and rear tyres uneven wear and cracking, play in rear anti roll bar links at limit, o/s front side light dim, o/s dip image poor

rear brakes imbalanced o/s low, body damaged, rear number plate fading, o/s front flexy cracking, multi guards fitted, rear brake binding, o/s front brakes overheated, steel wheel fitted n/s rear,

Fail 18 Nov 2013 101,991 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

4x anti-roll bar outer links excessivly worn, 2x metal brake pipes corroded at rear compensator, osf brake minor bind, os steering minor wear, brake fluid level low, osf dip image poor.

Fail 30 Nov 2012 93,939 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

abs feedback through pedal,handbreak uneven,pas noise,exahust det and minor blow,rear anti-roll bar d bushes play@ limit,rear anti-rollbar links minor play

rear break pipes corr,front flexi's cracking

Pass 30 Nov 2012 93,939 miles

abs feedback through pedal,handbreak uneven,pas noise,exahust det and minor blow,rear anti-roll bar d bushes play@ limit,rear anti-rollbar links minor play

rear break pipes corr,front flexi's cracking

Pass 1 Dec 2011 85,980 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front and rear drop links have light play

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2011 85,909 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front and rear drop links have light play

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2010 75,132 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 75,132 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 68,901 miles

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

front and rear suspension rusting

Fail 21 Aug 2009 68,901 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front and rear suspension rusting

Pass 12 Aug 2008 55,104 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 55,104 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 45,544 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 39,029 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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P389 UBO is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P389 UBO, 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 P389 UBO registered?

P389 UBO is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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