1996 Toyota Carina 1.8L Petrol · P236 APB
1996 Toyota Carina (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 88,812 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CARINA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,812 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P236 APB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2026
- 88,812 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P236 APB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Toyota Carina (P236 APB) between August 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 13 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
P236 APB Mileage History
- 30/08/202281,595 mi
- 28/07/202383,670 mi+2,075 mi
- 03/07/202486,486 mi+2,816 mi
- 30/06/202588,601 mi+2,115 mi
- 29/06/202688,812 mi+211 mi
Average of roughly 1,884 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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