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P436 WJR

1996 Toyota Carina

Purple Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,673 mi
Last recorded153,673 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP436 WJR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2009 153,673 miles

Air leak from engine.

Both front and rear wiper blades split.

Both front lower suspension arm bushes perished and strating to split.

Both front tyres worn to legal limit.

Cuts in nearside front and nearside rear tyre outer walls.

Offside front indicator lens cracked.

Rear brake pipes and brake valve corroded.

Slight play in both rear anti-rollbar bushes.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Unable to open drivers window.

Fail 24 Feb 2009 153,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Air leak from engine.

Both front and rear wiper blades split.

Both front lower suspension arm bushes perished and strating to split.

Both front tyres worn to legal limit.

Cuts in nearside front and nearside rear tyre outer walls.

Offside front indicator lens cracked.

Rear brake pipes and brake valve corroded.

Slight play in both rear anti-rollbar bushes.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Unable to open drivers window.

Pass 23 Feb 2008 145,603 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 145,603 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 143,545 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 140,535 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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P436 WJR is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Purple with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P436 WJR, 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 P436 WJR registered?

P436 WJR is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 25 September 1996.

Is P436 WJR safe to buy?

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