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ACT 123T

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

213,503 mi
Last recorded213,503 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACT 123T
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 213,503 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank corroded + damp

Pass 8 Aug 2024 206,675 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 202,278 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 202,259 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 199,523 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 196,746 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 195,116 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 192,631 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 188,857 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 182,318 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 176,367 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 168,735 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 168,735 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 161,857 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 150,714 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 138,872 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 126,537 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 118,732 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 110,928 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 102,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 102,961 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 94,328 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2006 79,853 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 69,421 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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ACT 123T is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ACT 123T, 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 ACT 123T registered?

ACT 123T is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 26 April 1996.

Is ACT 123T safe to buy?

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