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P230 EVO

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

167,656 mi
Last recorded167,656 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP230 EVO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 167,656 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 160,141 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 152,997 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 144,801 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 136,054 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 125,626 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 125,626 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 117,946 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 109,583 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 99,547 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 89,139 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 84,042 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 79,550 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 79,473 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 70,456 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 65,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 59,309 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 55,312 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 50,916 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 50,916 miles

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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P230 EVO is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P230 EVO, 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 P230 EVO registered?

P230 EVO is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 November 1996.

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