MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,895 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
windscreen cracked (smaller wiper fitted)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
battery insecure
n/s/windscreen cracked
o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge
oil leak engine area
rear brake pipes corroding
advisories as cert number 202011097198
Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
battery insecure
n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge
oil leak engine area
rear brake pipes corroding
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P739 SMW is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 P739 SMW, 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 P739 SMW registered?
P739 SMW is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 25 October 1996.
Is P739 SMW safe to buy?
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