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P113 APM

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,574 mi
Last recorded115,574 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP113 APM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2012 115,574 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 22 Jul 2012 115,574 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 112,527 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 112,527 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 106,254 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 106,239 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Engine smoking, not excessive at present - reccomend attention soon.

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front 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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 100,099 miles

Slight cracking/perishing front tyres.

Fail 12 Jun 2009 100,099 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight cracking/perishing front tyres.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 95,522 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 84,245 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 81,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2005 76,346 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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P113 APM is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P113 APM, 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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P113 APM is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 4 October 1996.

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