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P442 JDT

1996 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,668 mi
Last recorded129,668 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP442 JDT
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 129,668 miles

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

both inner sills corroded

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

rear subframe corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2015 127,802 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

both sides inner sills corroded

engine light

fule pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2015 127,802 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

both sides inner sills corroded

engine light

fule pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2014 125,554 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fule pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2013 122,740 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Oct 2013 122,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 118,725 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 115,461 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2011 115,461 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2010 112,269 miles

both rear suspension arms bushes slightly deteriorated

osf wheel slight binding

Fail 29 Sep 2010 112,265 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear suspension arms bushes slightly deteriorated

osf wheel slight binding

Pass 18 Sep 2009 108,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 105,601 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 105,594 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 102,038 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded †all antirollbar links have slight play

Fail 9 Oct 2007 102,038 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded †all antirollbar links have slight play

Pass 4 Oct 2006 98,442 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

fuel tank possibly leaking from centre seam

Fail 4 Oct 2006 98,442 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

fuel tank possibly leaking from centre seam

Pass 30 Sep 2005 89,124 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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P442 JDT is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 P442 JDT, 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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P442 JDT is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 21 August 1996.

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