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P238 JNO

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,155 mi
Last recorded108,155 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP238 JNO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2012 108,155 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 108,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 103,877 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 103,877 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 99,526 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 95,012 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 49,323 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 95,012 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 91,958 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 91,958 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2007 89,431 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 89,431 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 87,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 87,519 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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P238 JNO is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P238 JNO, 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 P238 JNO registered?

P238 JNO is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 October 1996.

Is P238 JNO safe to buy?

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