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P836 VAX

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

143,450 mi
Last recorded143,450 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP836 VAX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 143,450 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to pipe (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 May 2018 143,379 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to pipe (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 May 2017 139,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 27 May 2016 136,265 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed fuel neck pipe (7.2.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Fail 27 May 2016 136,259 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed fuel neck pipe (7.2.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Fail 29 May 2015 133,273 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 133,273 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 May 2014 130,549 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2014 130,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 126,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 124,048 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 119,298 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 110,835 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 104,532 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 96,965 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has nail in tread

Pass 13 Apr 2007 88,714 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 88,714 miles

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

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

Wiperblade mechanism has play

Pass 20 Apr 2006 79,055 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 79,055 miles

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)

Cracking on side walls of Nearside rear tyre.

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

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

Offside front indicator lense has condensation.

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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P836 VAX is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P836 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P836 VAX registered?

P836 VAX is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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The MOT history for P836 VAX shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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