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Toyota Carina

Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 1,998 cc

P353 LMAMOT history

P353 LMA is a blue petrol Toyota Carina first used on 14 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 4 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 86,444 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Feb 2025
Mileage
86,444 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2024
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,044 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P353 LMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Carina
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
14 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

P353 LMA was last recorded at 86,444 miles on 5 Feb 2024, 201 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,243 miles · 2 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
201 miles
Average per year
1,044 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 86,444 miles
  • 2023 – 86,243 miles
  • 2022 – 86,015 miles
  • 2021 – 85,857 miles
  • 2020 – 85,631 miles
  • 2019 – 85,406 miles
  • 2018 – 84,947 miles
  • 2017 – 84,364 miles
  • 2016 – 83,299 miles
  • 2015 – 82,233 miles
  • 2014 – 80,869 miles
  • 2013 – 79,543 miles
  • 2012 – 78,358 miles
  • 2011 – 77,310 miles
  • 2010 – 76,200 miles
  • 2009 – 74,776 miles
  • 2008 – 72,302 miles
  • 2007 – 69,832 miles
  • 2006 – 67,656 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,444 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of both n/s & o/s inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,444 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    86,444 miles
    Test number
    799740573180
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of both n/s & o/s inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail86,444 miles (+201)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,444 miles
    Test number
    980992207716
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of both n/s & o/s inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass86,243 miles (+228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    86,243 miles
    Test number
    935271406085
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass86,015 miles (+158)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    86,015 miles
    Test number
    988981552203
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass85,857 miles (+226)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    85,857 miles
    Test number
    444806291992
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass85,631 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    85,631 miles
    Test number
    845418880608
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner& outer wall cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Fail85,631 miles (+225)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,631 miles
    Test number
    959864730502
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner& outer wall cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass85,406 miles (+459)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    85,406 miles
    Test number
    933153126139
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass84,947 miles (+583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    84,947 miles
    Test number
    904279046029
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  10. Pass84,364 miles (+1,065)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    84,364 miles
    Test number
    154392710905
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  11. Pass83,299 miles (+1,066)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    83,299 miles
    Test number
    660013860554
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  12. Pass82,233 miles (+1,364)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    82,233 miles
    Test number
    938150535027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,869 miles (+1,326)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    80,869 miles
    Test number
    726002934054
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  14. Pass79,543 miles (+1,185)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    79,543 miles
    Test number
    247902233088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,358 miles (+1,048)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    78,358 miles
    Test number
    785230022025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,310 miles (+1,110)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    77,310 miles
    Test number
    585085021084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,200 miles (+1,424)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    76,200 miles
    Test number
    153029110026
    • NoteAdvise front wipers split.
    • NoteAdvise nsr tyre perishing .
    • NoteAdvise rear no plate needs replaceing .
    • NoteAdvise slight free play in nsf track rod end .
    • NoteAdvise slight free play in rear antiroll bar bushes .
  18. Pass74,776 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    74,776 miles
    Test number
    361439719094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise both brake pipes at fuel tank slightly corroded
    • NoteAdvise rear number plate slightly faded
  19. Fail74,776 miles (+2,474)1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,776 miles
    Test number
    534609919004
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise both brake pipes at fuel tank slightly corroded
    • NoteAdvise rear number plate slightly faded
  20. Pass72,302 miles (+2,470)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    72,302 miles
    Test number
    823422738052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,832 miles (+2,176)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    69,832 miles
    Test number
    930275627078
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvise nearside front outer tyre wall cracked
  22. Pass67,656 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    67,656 miles
    Test number
    412803336066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail67,645 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,645 miles
    Test number
    862541236045
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront no. plate cracked

Questions about P353 LMA

Does P353 LMA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P353 LMA expired on 4 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P353 LMA?
The MOT on P353 LMA expired on 4 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P353 LMA done?
P353 LMA was recorded at 86,444 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2024, an average of 1,044 miles a year.
Has P353 LMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P353 LMA has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on P353 LMA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on P353 LMA find?
P353 LMA passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2024 with 2 advisories: rear inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of both n/s & o/s inner sills; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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