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P443 JVW

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,768 mi
Last recorded70,768 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP443 JVW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2017 70,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil STRUT (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil STRUT (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil STRUT (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil STRUT (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Dec 2017 70,768 miles

Battery insecure NO CLAMP (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced HAS CONDENSATION INSIDE -NO BEAM IMAGE (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER -CRACKED (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil STRUT (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil STRUT (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil STRUT (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil STRUT (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2016 62,900 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre bald on outer edge 175/70R14

Offside Front Tyre bald on inner edge 175/70R14

Fail 31 Dec 2016 62,900 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre bald on outer edge 175/70R14

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

Offside Front Tyre bald on inner edge 175/70R14

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 51,882 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 50,757 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 48,650 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 46,886 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 45,569 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 44,167 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 42,240 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 40,654 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 39,124 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 36,599 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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P443 JVW is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P443 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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What year was P443 JVW registered?

P443 JVW is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 13 August 1996.

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