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P630 VHO

1996 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,029 mi
Last recorded150,029 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP630 VHO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 150,029 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 150,321 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 1.33% (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 397ppm (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 7 May 2015 137,210 miles

N/S/F Tyre Has A Cut In Outer Sidewall No Cords Exposed

N/S/R Tyre Wearing Uneven

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

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

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

REAR Numberplate In Poor Condition

Vehicle Struggled To Pass Emissions Test

Fail 5 May 2015 137,209 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F Tyre Has A Cut In Outer Sidewall No Cords Exposed

N/S/R Tyre Wearing Uneven

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

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

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

REAR Numberplate In Poor Condition

Vehicle Struggled To Pass Emissions Test

Pass 1 May 2014 124,811 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2014 124,810 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 118,879 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 113,396 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 106,759 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 100,626 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 93,661 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 85,949 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

off/side front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 10 May 2008 85,949 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

off/side front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 12 May 2007 79,035 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 71,805 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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P630 VHO is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P630 VHO, 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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P630 VHO is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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