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P619 BPJ

1996 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

166,885 mi
Last recorded166,885 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP619 BPJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 166,885 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

filler neck / rear innner sills/ all brake pipes and ferrules coated in black

Fail 3 Jun 2013 166,884 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on

filler neck / rear innner sills/ all brake pipes and ferrules coated in black

Pass 2 Jun 2012 161,602 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

brake pipe covers fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2011 155,360 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake pipe covers fitted

n/s & o/s inner steering arms have a minor play

under body excesively corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2011 155,360 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake pipe covers fitted

n/s & o/s inner steering arms have a minor play

under body excesively corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2010 147,833 miles

engine code light on dash.

rear number platew showing signs of deteriation.

rear wiper blade worn.

wiper linkage worn.

Fail 1 Jun 2010 147,828 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine code light on dash.

rear number platew showing signs of deteriation.

rear wiper blade worn.

wiper linkage worn.

Pass 30 Apr 2009 139,288 miles

engine management light on

n/s/f inner c/v boot leaking lubricant

o/s/r hand brake slow in reading

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight movement in both front anti-roll bar drop links

slight movement in both sides of steering rack

slight movement in o/s/r anti-roll bar drop link and "D" bush

Fail 29 Apr 2009 139,288 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine management light on

n/s/f inner c/v boot leaking lubricant

o/s/r hand brake slow in reading

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight movement in both front anti-roll bar drop links

slight movement in both sides of steering rack

slight movement in o/s/r anti-roll bar drop link and "D" bush

Fail 12 Sep 2008 133,359 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 133,359 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 120,980 miles

n/s/f inner c/v boot split

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

slight movement in both front anti-roll bar drop links

slight movement in n/s of steering rack

slight movement in o/s/r anti-roll bar "D" bush

Fail 13 Sep 2007 120,965 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

misfire on engine

n/s/f inner c/v boot split

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

slight movement in both front anti-roll bar drop links

slight movement in n/s of steering rack

slight movement in o/s/r anti-roll bar "D" bush

Pass 21 Aug 2006 105,764 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 105,553 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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P619 BPJ is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P619 BPJ, 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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P619 BPJ is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 October 1996.

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