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P502 EOL

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,729 mi
Last recorded99,729 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP502 EOL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 99,729 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 99,549 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 98,470 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 97,478 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 96,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 96,456 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear FOG LIGHT LENS BROKEN

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front DRIVERS DOOR HANDLE TRIM MISSING

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 95,366 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 94,013 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Inner both outer sills corroded

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes/ both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 92,619 miles

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

both outer sills corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2018 91,631 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 91,631 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 90,229 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 89,060 miles

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

Oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 89,060 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 86,162 miles

slight condensation in o\s\f headlamp

Pass 11 Jun 2014 83,921 miles

condensation in o/s/f headlamp

Pass 24 Jun 2013 81,446 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/f door handle stiff in operation

rear washer innop

Pass 19 Jun 2012 78,502 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 75,306 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 71,946 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 68,761 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 64,698 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 61,214 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 58,563 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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P502 EOL is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P502 EOL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P502 EOL registered?

P502 EOL is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P502 EOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P502 EOL shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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