1996 Toyota Carina 1.8L Petrol · P61 HFL
1996 Toyota Carina (1.8L, petrol). First registered 22 Oct 1996. Recorded mileage 132,479 miles. MOT valid until 16 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CARINA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,479 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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P61 HFL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 132,479 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P61 HFL 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 (P61 HFL) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
P61 HFL Mileage History
- 03/05/2024113,626 mi
- 30/04/2025122,778 mi+9,152 mi
- 01/05/2025122,780 mi+2 mi
- 24/04/2026132,295 mi+9,515 mi
- 01/05/2026132,479 mi+184 mi
Average of roughly 9,459 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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