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P724 VAX

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

172,079 mi
Last recorded172,079 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP724 VAX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 172,079 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fueltank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s/r wing corrosion

Fail 24 Sep 2018 172,077 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive fueltank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s/r wing corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2017 169,135 miles

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

slight leak from tank

Pass 13 Sep 2016 163,671 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 158,781 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 158,781 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 154,534 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2013 150,978 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 150,978 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 146,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 142,973 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 142,972 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 139,470 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 134,560 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 128,464 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 124,619 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2007 124,617 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2006 118,546 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 111,854 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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P724 VAX is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 P724 VAX, 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 P724 VAX registered?

P724 VAX is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 8 November 1996.

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