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P202 CPY

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

102,781 mi
Last recorded102,781 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP202 CPY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 102,781 miles

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

Floor,chassis,inner sills,sills,inner wngs and wheel arches

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2025 102,703 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Floor,chassis,inner sills,sills,inner wngs and wheel arches

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2024 100,183 miles

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

Inner sills,sills,floor,chassis and inner wings corroded

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded and holed

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

Slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 25 Jul 2023 98,277 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside rear wheel arch corroded and hled

Rear subframe corroded

sills,inner sills and chassis corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2023 98,200 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside rear wheel arch corroded and hled

Rear subframe corroded

sills,inner sills and chassis corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2022 95,085 miles

rear subframe sills inner and outer floor brake pipes and exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2022 94,780 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear suframe floor sills brake pipes exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2021 90,590 miles

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

Nearside Front steering rack knuckle has slight play

Rear subframe corroded

Sills,inner sills,wheel arches,chassis,floor and inner wings corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2021 90,539 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front steering rack knuckle has slight play

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear subframe corroded

Sills,inner sills,wheel arches,chassis,floor and inner wings corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2020 87,381 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 87,270 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 83,529 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2019 83,487 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2018 80,988 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 77,997 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 77,997 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 75,163 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outside edge

Rear exhaust corroded

slight play both front steering rack arm inner joints

Pass 9 Jul 2015 71,350 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 71,350 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 67,764 miles

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

Nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes corroded

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 67,764 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes corroded

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 65,175 miles

Nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes corroded

Radiator leaking

Slight play in nearside front steering rack arm

Fail 24 Jun 2013 65,175 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes corroded

Radiator leaking

Slight play in nearside front steering rack arm

Pass 6 Jul 2012 62,739 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

Slight leak on radiator

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 4 Jul 2011 59,956 miles

Nearside front and both rear tyres perished

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 57,567 miles

all underbody brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front tyre depth close to legal limit

offside rear tyre depth close to legal limit, and perished

slight leak on radiator

slight play in both front steering rack arms

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 15 Jul 2009 54,876 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 51,423 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 46,115 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 43,483 miles

exhaust system showing corrosion

general underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2005 40,611 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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P202 CPY is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 P202 CPY, 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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P202 CPY is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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