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P221 APD

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,898 mi
Last recorded81,898 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP221 APD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 81,898 miles

Corrosion, including various components

Lower effort- offside rear foot brake

Some brake pipes previously greased, presume corrosion. Note; unable to view all sections.

Pass 14 Jul 2014 81,443 miles

General underside corrosion

Lower effort- offside rear footbrake

Some localised brake pipes corrosion; some previously greased- presume corrosion

Some play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 10 Jul 2013 80,669 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 79,525 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 78,065 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 78,063 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 77,054 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 74,715 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 70,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 70,574 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 67,994 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 67,933 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 65,447 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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P221 APD is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P221 APD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P221 APD registered?

P221 APD is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P221 APD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P221 APD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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