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P883 FKP

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

78,458 mi
Last recorded78,458 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP883 FKP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 78,458 miles

Offside Rear light lens broken ok at time of test

Fail 16 Mar 2020 78,458 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear light lens broken ok at time of test

Pass 4 Mar 2019 75,937 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

cannot remove key from ignition / cannot engage steering lock

Fail 4 Mar 2019 75,937 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt buckle missing all rear (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre cracking / perishing

cannot remove key from ignition / cannot engage steering lock

Pass 22 Mar 2018 73,043 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges / cracking in tread

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

Offside Front tyre slight worn on edges / cracking in tread

Fail 21 Mar 2018 73,043 miles

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

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

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges / cracking in tread

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

Offside Front tyre slight worn on edges / cracking in tread

Pass 16 Mar 2017 69,601 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 69,601 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 66,806 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 66,802 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp position (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 63,289 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 63,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 59,761 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 54,638 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 20 Mar 2013 54,638 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Mar 2012 49,133 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery insecure

both rear tyres stagger on tread

Pass 15 Mar 2011 43,426 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 15 Mar 2011 43,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Feb 2010 38,039 miles

o/s/r brake slightly low on effort.

Pass 18 Mar 2009 36,182 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 35,359 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 33,067 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 29,736 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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P883 FKP is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 P883 FKP, 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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P883 FKP is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 25 September 1996.

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