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P605 VAD

1996 Toyota Carina

White Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,226 mi
Last recorded124,226 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP605 VAD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2018 124,226 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 118,252 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 118,252 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 111,738 miles

ACCEPTIBLE PLAY IN OFFSIDE INNER STEERING END

Fail 27 Nov 2015 111,738 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

ACCEPTIBLE PLAY IN OFFSIDE INNER STEERING END

Pass 28 Nov 2014 107,730 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE INNER STEERING END

Pass 22 Nov 2013 103,446 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 98,459 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 93,552 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 88,696 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 78,245 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 71,096 miles

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRE [ 1.6MM ]

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE STEERING RACK KNUCKLE

Pass 3 Apr 2007 65,160 miles

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF NEARSIDE REAR TYRE [ BADLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE ]

Pass 31 Mar 2006 59,722 miles

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

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

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

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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P605 VAD is a 1996 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P605 VAD, 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 P605 VAD registered?

P605 VAD is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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The MOT history for P605 VAD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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