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P140 APB

1996 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

141,267 mi
Last recorded141,267 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP140 APB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 141,267 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 137,728 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 133,190 miles

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 129,240 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 129,240 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 125,543 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 121,979 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 119,258 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 115,847 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both sides shock absorbers weak

Pass 2 Oct 2018 111,738 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 107,668 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 103,435 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 100,500 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 96,876 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 92,900 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 87,863 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 87,863 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 82,925 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 77,802 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 72,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Sep 2009 72,714 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Sep 2008 67,602 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 67,599 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 62,665 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 59,582 miles

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

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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P140 APB is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P140 APB, 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 P140 APB registered?

P140 APB is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P140 APB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P140 APB shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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