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P439 RMR

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,793 mi
Last recorded102,793 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP439 RMR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2015 102,793 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 94,385 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 94,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 86,458 miles

slight play on offside front inner steering arm

Pass 12 Nov 2012 80,178 miles

slight play in steering rack on off side

Fail 12 Nov 2012 80,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in steering rack on off side

Fail 16 Nov 2011 78,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 78,629 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 74,979 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 72,618 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 72,618 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 67,170 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 62,993 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 59,481 miles

offside rear tyre inner tread wearing low

small cut nearside front tyre wall

Pass 15 Nov 2005 57,061 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 57,061 miles

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

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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P439 RMR is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P439 RMR, 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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P439 RMR is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 18 September 1996.

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