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P642 JTR

1996 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

179,788 mi
Last recorded179,788 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP642 JTR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 179,788 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 174,500 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 174,480 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 172,460 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2011 172,459 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 164,601 miles

engine oil level low

exhaust corroded

power steering noisy

Pass 17 Sep 2009 158,149 miles

front brake pads worn

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 8 Sep 2009 157,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake pads worn

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 3 Sep 2008 148,017 miles

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit, nearside rear tyre worn

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 12 Sep 2007 135,111 miles

both front flexi brake hoses perished

front number plate deteriorating

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 18 Sep 2006 125,176 miles

front number plate cracked. †nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit, requires renewal. †unable to measure brake pads.

Fail 11 Sep 2006 124,973 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside headlamp smashed. †front number plate cracked. †unable to measure brake pads. †nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit, requires renewal.

Pass 14 Sep 2005 114,976 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 114,965 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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P642 JTR is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P642 JTR, 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 P642 JTR registered?

P642 JTR is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 15 August 1996.

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