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P725 JPX

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,228 mi
Last recorded113,228 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP725 JPX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2009 113,228 miles

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front tyres have cuts - no cords visable.

only one washer jet working offside.

Fail 20 Jul 2009 113,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both front tyres have cuts - no cords visable.

only one washer jet working offside.

Pass 1 Jul 2008 101,217 miles

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

both rear tyres perished and cracked

coolant radiator badly corroded, with a minor leak

n/s/f fog lamp inop

n/s/f tyre cut on outer wall, no cords or bulges evident

o/s/f tyre cut on outer wall, no cords or bulges evident

Fail 1 Jul 2008 101,217 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres perished and cracked

coolant radiator badly corroded, with a minor leak

n/s/f fog lamp inop

n/s/f tyre cut on outer wall, no cords or bulges evident

o/s/f tyre cut on outer wall, no cords or bulges evident

Pass 19 Jun 2007 99,150 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 99,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 95,622 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 95,622 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2005 91,969 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 91,969 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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P725 JPX is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P725 JPX, 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 P725 JPX registered?

P725 JPX is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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