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P898 GMH

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,032 mi
Last recorded127,032 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP898 GMH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 127,032 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)

Fail 14 Aug 2026 127,032 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)

Pass 13 Aug 2025 126,784 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle has covers fitted making unable to check some testable items.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 126,784 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle has covers fitted making unable to check some testable items.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 126,420 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Fail 17 Aug 2024 126,420 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 24 May 2023 126,001 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & Exhaust System Is Corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 25 May 2022 125,588 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Slightly Corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F & N/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Wheel bearing has slight play Both Front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 125,588 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Slightly Corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F & N/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Wheel bearing has slight play Both Front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 124,269 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 122,211 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 120,056 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 115,823 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2017 115,823 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2016 110,281 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 107,055 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 107,049 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 101,052 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 101,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 96,151 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 92,271 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 May 2012 92,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 May 2011 87,809 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 84,228 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 79,018 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 79,018 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 75,880 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2008 75,880 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 70,246 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 62,791 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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P898 GMH is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P898 GMH, 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 P898 GMH registered?

P898 GMH is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 26 September 1996.

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The MOT history for P898 GMH shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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