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P101 BJM

1996 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

104,418 mi
Last recorded104,418 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP101 BJM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2023 104,418 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch / sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch / sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both terminals loose (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts past service standards / advise repair (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears / load valve - hoses / nearside past service standards / advise repair (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre 10 years old / wearing edges

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing over 10 years old / wearing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bonnet damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2022 104,055 miles

Front Bonnet Wind Damage Hinges but secure.

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

Nearside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Wheel Trims fitted so unable to inspect some items.

Pass 22 Sep 2021 103,498 miles

Front Bonnet Damage

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel Trims Fitted so unable to inspect some items.

Pass 23 Sep 2020 102,869 miles

Bonnet has damage hinge end, both sides.

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

Nearside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Wheel Trims fitted so unable to inspect Road Nuts or outer rims for damage.

Fail 23 Sep 2020 102,869 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Seized (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Bonnet has damage hinge end, both sides.

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

Nearside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Wheel Trims fitted so unable to inspect Road Nuts or outer rims for damage.

Pass 18 Sep 2019 102,208 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 101,548 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 101,548 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 100,852 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Sep 2017 100,852 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 99,717 miles

rear tyres perished on inner edges

Fail 22 Sep 2016 99,717 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure all three (8.2.2)

rear tyres perished on inner edges

Pass 23 Sep 2015 98,482 miles

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

exhaust and underbody corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2015 98,482 miles

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

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

exhaust and underbody corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2014 97,273 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 97,273 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 95,946 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 95,946 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 94,303 miles

Battery insecure.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 94,303 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 92,395 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 90,688 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 87,447 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 11 Aug 2009 87,432 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 6 Aug 2008 79,297 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 79,173 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 73,065 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 66,684 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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P101 BJM is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 P101 BJM, 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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P101 BJM is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 10 August 1996.

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