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P25 LTW

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

31,458 mi
Last recorded31,458 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP25 LTW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 31,458 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 29,928 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 29,824 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 29,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 29,347 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 29,073 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 28,823 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 28,431 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 28,010 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 28,010 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 27,665 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 27,322 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 26,892 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 26,089 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 25,293 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 25,024 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 24,764 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 24,241 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 23,779 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 23,256 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 22,536 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 21,673 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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P25 LTW is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 P25 LTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P25 LTW?

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What year was P25 LTW registered?

P25 LTW is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P25 LTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P25 LTW shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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