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M896 JPA

1995 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,738 mi
Last recorded108,738 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM896 JPA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 108,738 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 106,270 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 103,185 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2012 99,569 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 95,347 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 95,347 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 91,638 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 91,638 miles

Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 87,294 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 83,590 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 81,105 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 81,105 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 76,929 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 72,847 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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M896 JPA is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1995 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 108,288 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 M896 JPA, 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 31 years old, this Toyota Carina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M896 JPA registered?

M896 JPA is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 5 January 1995.

Is M896 JPA safe to buy?

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