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P878 JEV

1996 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

11,472 mi
Last recorded11,472 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP878 JEV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 11,472 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f/ tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Fail 8 May 2014 11,472 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f/ tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2013 106,933 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 May 2012 99,618 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2012 99,618 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 90,011 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 84,188 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise brake pedal slightly spongey

Fail 5 May 2010 84,188 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise brake pedal slightly spongey

Pass 7 May 2009 75,377 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 69,181 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 63,583 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 63,653 miles

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

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 60,212 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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P878 JEV is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P878 JEV, 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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P878 JEV is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 9 September 1996.

Is P878 JEV safe to buy?

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