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P518 GOM

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,941 mi
Last recorded67,941 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP518 GOM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 67,941 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch / under body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 67,939 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch / under body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 67,858 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 67,592 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 67,134 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 67,129 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 66,121 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 64,773 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 63,398 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 6 Nov 2017 63,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Nov 2016 61,934 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 60,057 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 59,939 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 55,367 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 53,016 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 50,259 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 47,930 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 45,586 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 42,601 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 39,737 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 36,532 miles

crossion on all brake pipes

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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P518 GOM is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P518 GOM, 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 P518 GOM registered?

P518 GOM is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P518 GOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P518 GOM shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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