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P235 EDY

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

166,358 mi
Last recorded166,358 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP235 EDY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 166,358 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel speed sensor wiring incorrectly routed

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded heavily

Fail 25 Aug 2025 166,191 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded heavily

Pass 8 Apr 2024 154,099 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

both rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2024 154,091 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

both rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2022 145,931 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear + perished (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle has some corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2021 132,909 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 15 Oct 2020 118,134 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 117,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 115,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 115,112 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 110,682 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 110,282 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 107,564 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 105,588 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 104,366 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 104,357 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 102,384 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 100,164 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 98,002 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 98,002 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 94,503 miles

slight play in NSR anti roll bar droplink

Pass 15 Oct 2008 91,207 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 85,449 miles

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

radiator poor condition

Fail 23 Oct 2006 81,372 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 81,372 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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P235 EDY is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P235 EDY, 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 P235 EDY registered?

P235 EDY is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 19 November 1996.

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The MOT history for P235 EDY shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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