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1996 Toyota Carina 1.6L Petrol · P138 FKE

P138 FKE

1996 Toyota Carina (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 42,518 miles. MOT expired on 31 Aug 2023.

Make & Model
TOYOTA CARINA
Year / Origin
1996 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 31 Aug 2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
42,518 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 31 Aug 2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1996
Engine
1587cc

P138 FKE Key Findings

  • 21 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2022
  • 42,518 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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P138 FKE Mileage History

  1. 02/08/200528,319 mi
  2. 02/08/200528,319 mi
  3. 29/07/200630,406 mi+2,087 mi
  4. 17/07/200732,820 mi+2,414 mi
  5. 28/07/200834,829 mi+2,009 mi
  6. 27/07/200936,021 mi+1,192 mi
  7. 02/07/201037,212 mi+1,191 mi
  8. 06/07/201037,212 mi
  9. 07/07/201138,642 mi+1,430 mi
  10. 07/07/201138,642 mi
  11. 24/07/201239,667 mi+1,025 mi
  12. 22/07/201340,431 mi+764 mi
  13. 15/07/201440,916 mi+485 mi
  14. 15/07/201541,291 mi+375 mi
  15. 21/07/201641,510 mi+219 mi
  16. 11/07/201741,706 mi+196 mi
  17. 03/07/201841,816 mi+110 mi
  18. 09/07/201941,928 mi+112 mi
  19. 08/07/202042,310 mi+382 mi
  20. 09/07/202142,467 mi+157 mi
  21. 02/09/202242,518 mi+51 mi

Average of roughly 831 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.

P138 FKE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 9 Oct 2026, 13:31
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Toyota Carina (P138 FKE) between August 2005 and September 2022.

The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 02 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.

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