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P767 VCW

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

113,109 mi
Last recorded113,109 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP767 VCW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 113,109 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S & N/S ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 105,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Fail 1 Mar 2025 105,827 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 98,384 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 85,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides 3mm approx. Advise regular checks. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play. ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge. Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play. ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limits (2mm) and worn on inner edge. Advise to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 78,605 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 78,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 78,543 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 77,870 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 76,435 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 74,287 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 71,633 miles

Coolant leak radiator corroded on the top been leaking now green ()

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 68,972 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 66,474 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 63,504 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 60,472 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 60,472 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 57,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jul 2011 55,686 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 54,109 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 54,109 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 52,232 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 50,437 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 48,524 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 45,761 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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P767 VCW is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P767 VCW, 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 P767 VCW registered?

P767 VCW is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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