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P140 APM

1996 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,116 mi
Last recorded116,116 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 116,116 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 160,456 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 155,672 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside driveshaft oil seal damp

Pass 21 Mar 2013 151,685 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front driveshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 16 Mar 2012 147,179 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight corrosion along bottom of offside doors

slight corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

Fail 15 Mar 2012 147,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight corrosion along bottom of offside doors

slight corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 10 Mar 2011 143,396 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

handbrake has no reserve travel

Pass 9 Mar 2010 137,740 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 129,535 miles

Slight blow in exhaust to rear of cat.

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Jan 2008 121,739 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 113,777 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2007 113,777 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 102,256 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 102,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 APM is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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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P140 APM is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 15 November 1996.

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