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P681 ORH

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

153,988 mi
Last recorded153,988 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP681 ORH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 153,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Outer sill developing corrosion

Rear n/s and o/s tyres worn inner edges

Rear suspension subframe corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2015 146,536 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 9 Nov 2015 146,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded to abs modulator assy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded to compensator valve. (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2014 139,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 139,922 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 133,325 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 126,122 miles

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

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s w/screen wiper spindle worn

o/s/f tyre surface crack inbetween tread

Fail 6 Nov 2012 126,119 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

fuel tank filler/breather pipe heavy corrosion

n/s w/screen wiper spindle worn

o/s/f tyre surface crack inbetween tread

Fail 15 Nov 2011 122,198 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 122,198 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 115,142 miles

front tyres worn close to wear markers.

Fail 2 Nov 2010 115,025 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres worn close to wear markers.

Pass 16 Nov 2009 106,653 miles

front brake pads worn low

fuel tank stained

slight distortion on o/s front brake

small hole in exhaust front pipe

Pass 24 Nov 2008 99,896 miles

o/s front tyre worn to limits, rear tyres worn low on edges

Pass 29 Nov 2007 95,873 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 95,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 84,610 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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P681 ORH is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P681 ORH, 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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P681 ORH is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 17 September 1996.

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