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P659 OPW

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

132,036 mi
Last recorded132,036 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP659 OPW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 132,036 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine light on

fuel filler pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 6 Mar 2015 132,036 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)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine light on

fuel filler pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2014 130,500 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

engine light on

Fail 19 Feb 2014 130,499 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

engine light on

Fail 27 Feb 2013 129,028 miles

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

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

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

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

engine light on

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2013 129,028 miles

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

engine light on

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2012 127,067 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

engine light on

o/s/f worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

Fail 27 Feb 2012 127,066 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

engine light on

o/s/f worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

Pass 28 Feb 2011 124,614 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 124,614 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 121,099 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 26 Jan 2010 121,097 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Jan 2009 117,889 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 27 Jan 2009 117,887 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Jan 2008 114,348 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 111,127 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2007 111,126 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 107,198 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 107,198 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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P659 OPW is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P659 OPW, 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 P659 OPW registered?

P659 OPW is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 20 August 1996.

Is P659 OPW safe to buy?

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