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P419 TEU

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,487 mi
Last recorded157,487 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP419 TEU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2011 157,487 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Vehicle smoky until warm, passed emissions.

Fail 14 Dec 2011 157,486 miles

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 143,860 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 143,860 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 142,133 miles

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

some brake pipes may need changing by next M.O.T.

Pass 7 Nov 2008 137,529 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 137,499 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 130,839 miles

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

Oil leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2007 130,839 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2006 123,552 miles

break pipes coverd in grease

Fail 4 Oct 2006 123,552 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

break pipes coverd in grese

Fail 29 Sep 2005 116,138 miles

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

Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

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

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

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

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

coolant leaking

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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P419 TEU is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P419 TEU, 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 P419 TEU registered?

P419 TEU is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 November 1996.

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