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P426 JVW

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

189,974 mi
Last recorded189,974 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP426 JVW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 189,974 miles

FUEL TANK HEAT SHIELD FIXINGS ARE CORRODED

TAPE COVERING VARIOUS SHARP EDGES

Fail 13 Jul 2021 189,966 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

FUEL TANK HEAT SHIELD FIXINGS ARE CORRODED

TAPE COVERING VARIOUS SHARP EDGES

Pass 13 Jul 2020 186,348 miles

Front exhaust mount deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2019 181,475 miles

Both rear shock absorber shrouds deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 176,370 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front brake hoses perished

both front coil springs corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2018 176,367 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

both front brake hoses perished

both front coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2017 170,221 miles

offside front tyre wearing heavy on inside edge

Fail 11 Jul 2017 170,221 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre wearing heavy on inside edge

Pass 21 Jul 2016 161,346 miles

play nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 21 Jul 2016 161,346 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion drivers door (6.1.C.1)

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

play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 21 Jul 2015 155,005 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

drivers door corroded

front brakes slightly imbalanced

Pass 16 Jul 2014 148,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust is corroded

screen is damaged

tyres are perished

Pass 22 Jul 2013 142,118 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear brake is slower to operate

o/s front brake is slower to operate

Pass 25 Jul 2012 133,553 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2011 128,388 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2010 120,843 miles

wheel trims are damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2009 111,938 miles

Oil leak

steering rack n/s inner ball joint is worn

wheel trims are damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2008 101,641 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

small cut in the outer side wall of the n/s rear tyre

wheel trims are scored

Fail 29 Jul 2008 101,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

small cut in the outer side wall of the n/s rear tyre

wheel trims are scored

Pass 1 Aug 2007 90,708 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres are wearing on the outer edge

Pass 25 Jul 2006 83,151 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

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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P426 JVW is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P426 JVW, 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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P426 JVW is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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