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P412 LEV

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,024 mi
Last recorded153,024 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP412 LEV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 153,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre low and heavily perished

Fail 18 Sep 2018 153,022 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre low and heavily perished

Pass 7 Sep 2017 140,646 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 127,947 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Sep 2016 127,685 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded limiter to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Fail 12 Sep 2016 127,683 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded limiter to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Pass 22 Sep 2015 117,668 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 104,130 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 104,130 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 91,112 miles

see previous test for advisorys

Fail 11 Sep 2013 91,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 78,291 miles

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

front wipers smearing

Fail 10 Sep 2012 78,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 24 Sep 2011 66,284 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 63,063 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 59,827 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 59,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 57,090 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 54,297 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 52,023 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 49,084 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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P412 LEV is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 P412 LEV, 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 P412 LEV registered?

P412 LEV is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 5 November 1996.

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