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P456 JDT

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

77,602 mi
Last recorded77,602 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP456 JDT
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 77,602 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 77,274 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 73,750 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 73,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 70,810 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 67,171 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 62,380 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 61,846 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 61,436 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 60,514 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 60,514 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 59,318 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 57,812 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 56,062 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 54,380 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 52,558 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 50,814 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 50,814 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 48,996 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 47,359 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 42,291 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 42,291 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 39,365 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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P456 JDT is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P456 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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What year was P456 JDT registered?

P456 JDT is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 3 August 1996.

Is P456 JDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P456 JDT shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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