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P172 APB

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

69,479 mi
Last recorded69,479 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 APB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 69,479 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 64,118 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 60,555 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 60,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 54,000 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 54,000 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 50,017 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 49,632 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 49,034 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 48,311 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 47,432 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 46,083 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 45,174 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 43,677 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 42,110 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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P172 APB is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P172 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 P172 APB registered?

P172 APB is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P172 APB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P172 APB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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