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P215 SJV

1996 Toyota Carina

Black Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,982 mi
Last recorded119,982 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP215 SJV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2016 119,982 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 112,218 miles

Front Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 5 Sep 2015 112,218 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 103,526 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 101,502 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 99,904 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 98,194 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 98,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 97,170 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 97,170 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 95,843 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 94,475 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 94,475 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2007 92,885 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 92,885 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 90,380 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 90,380 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 87,214 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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P215 SJV is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Black with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P215 SJV, 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 P215 SJV registered?

P215 SJV is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P215 SJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P215 SJV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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