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P838 FKR

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

113,064 mi
Last recorded113,064 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP838 FKR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 113,064 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2017 113,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 101,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer slight play in anti roll bar link

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

Offside Front some deterioration in lower arm rear bush

Offside Rear Inner slight play in antiroll bar bush

off side front tyre measures 3.0mm

Fail 12 May 2016 101,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer slight play in anti roll bar link

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

Offside Front some deterioration in lower arm rear bush

Offside Rear Inner slight play in antiroll bar bush

off side front tyre measures 3.0mm

Pass 12 May 2015 91,843 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2015 91,843 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2014 82,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre measures below 3.0mm

slight play in bothside rear inner antiroll bar bushes

slight play in nearside front inner track rod end

Fail 29 May 2014 82,748 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre measures below 3.0mm

slight play in bothside rear inner antiroll bar bushes

slight play in nearside front inner track rod end

Pass 9 May 2013 72,692 miles

nearside rear tyre measures below 3.0mm

some deterioration in bothside front flexible brake hoses

Fail 9 May 2013 72,692 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre measures below 3.0mm

some corrosion in bothside rear steel brake pipes

some deterioration in bothside front flexible brake hoses

Pass 29 May 2012 63,892 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 29 May 2012 63,892 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 51,979 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight exhaust gas leak from centre joint

slight play in all rear antiroll bar links and bushes

slight play in off side front outer antiroll bar link

Fail 1 Jun 2010 38,377 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 38,377 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 26,474 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 26,474 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 12,748 miles

front wiper blades starting to perish

nearside rear tyre side wall starting to perish plus low on tread

Pass 2 Aug 2007 1,748 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 49,683 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 49,683 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 47,374 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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P838 FKR is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 P838 FKR, 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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P838 FKR is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 18 September 1996.

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