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P321 GMM

1996 Toyota Carina

Black Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,345 mi
Last recorded107,345 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP321 GMM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 107,345 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 105,738 miles

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 104,036 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 104,036 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 102,558 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 102,558 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 100,641 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured lens broken (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 99,326 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 98,122 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 96,770 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2014 96,770 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 95,415 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 95,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 94,045 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 94,045 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 92,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has cracks appearing on side wall

Pass 24 Mar 2010 90,866 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 90,866 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 89,058 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2008 87,943 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 87,943 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 80,921 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 67,599 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 67,599 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P321 GMM is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Black with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P321 GMM, 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 P321 GMM registered?

P321 GMM is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 August 1996.

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