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P261 JRV

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

130,145 mi
Last recorded130,145 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP261 JRV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 130,145 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 May 2015 121,009 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight damage o/s/r sill panel

Pass 12 May 2014 113,782 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

body damage

slight wear in both ends of steering rack

Fail 9 May 2014 113,781 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

body damage

slight wear in both ends of steering rack

Pass 7 May 2013 107,806 miles

Exhaust corroded

Rear brake pipes corroded

Slight play N/S steering rack

Pass 18 May 2012 103,324 miles

exhaust corroded

slight wear in n/s end of steering rack

Pass 10 May 2011 100,947 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight wear in both ends of steering rack

small chips on windscreen

Pass 12 May 2010 95,869 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f outer door moulding missing

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight wear in both ends of steering rack

Pass 18 May 2009 92,451 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 May 2008 88,340 miles

front no plate cracked

o/s/f brake pads getting low

Pass 1 May 2007 84,088 miles

brake fluid level low

front no plate cracked

Pass 2 May 2006 80,054 miles

slight play in rack

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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P261 JRV is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 P261 JRV, 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 P261 JRV registered?

P261 JRV is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P261 JRV safe to buy?

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