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P123 APM

1996 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

164,684 mi
Last recorded164,684 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 APM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2008 164,684 miles

c.a.t. section has been welded to centre/tail section

Fail 5 Nov 2008 164,684 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

c.a.t. section has been welded to centre/tail section

Pass 19 Oct 2007 155,035 miles

175/70 TR14 - Nearside rear tyre very near legal limit

Fail 15 Oct 2007 155,035 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

175/70 TR14 - Nearside rear tyre very near legal limit

Pass 30 Sep 2006 142,255 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 142,255 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 131,916 miles

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

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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P123 APM is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P123 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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What year was P123 APM registered?

P123 APM is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P123 APM safe to buy?

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