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P504 SDL

1996 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,426 mi
Last recorded192,426 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP504 SDL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 192,426 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 192,421 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to o/s/r flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 186,562 miles

front tyres wearing 2mm

nearsie mirror glass cracked

offside rear tyre close to limit

slight play rack ends

Fail 5 Nov 2014 181,893 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 181,893 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 177,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 12 Nov 2012 174,292 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge nearing limit

Fail 12 Nov 2012 174,292 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge nearing limit

Pass 16 Nov 2011 148,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise both rear tyres slightly perished

advise nearside number plate light plastic cover missing

advise slight play offside end of steering rack

Fail 15 Nov 2011 168,489 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise both rear tyres slightly perished

advise nearside front tyre several cuts in tread not exposing canvass nearing legal limit

advise nearside number plate light plastic cover missing

advise slight play offside end of steering rack

Pass 27 Oct 2010 162,640 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play both ends of steering rack

Pass 14 Oct 2009 151,111 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2008 129,937 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 108,800 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 85,729 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 69,177 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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P504 SDL is a 1996 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P504 SDL, 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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P504 SDL is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 22 August 1996.

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