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P126 JHL

1996 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

258,875 mi
Last recorded258,875 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP126 JHL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2016 258,875 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Item(s) removed from drivers view of the road prior to inspection

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

Nearside and offside outer sills damaged front and rear

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 242,859 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 242,569 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2015 242,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2014 221,415 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 202,715 miles

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

both rear anti roll bar 'd' bushes slightly worn

poor repair to o/s/r inner sill borderline pass

Pass 8 Feb 2012 175,835 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 175,832 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

coolant leaking from split in top of radiator

Pass 8 Feb 2011 153,719 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 135,022 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 117,901 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 90,068 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 81,859 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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P126 JHL is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P126 JHL, 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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P126 JHL is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 9 September 1996.

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