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P158 APC

1996 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,302 mi
Last recorded112,302 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP158 APC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011 112,302 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 112,301 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

n/s/r reg lamp lens missing

rear brake pipes signs of corrosion

rear tyres cracking up

Pass 26 Aug 2010 108,119 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

number plate lamp lense broken

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 13 Aug 2009 102,334 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

chip in near side headlamp

near side rear number plate light cover missing

Pass 27 Aug 2008 97,467 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 91,617 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 85,352 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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P158 APC is a 1996 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P158 APC, 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 P158 APC registered?

P158 APC is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 9 September 1996.

Is P158 APC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P158 APC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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