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P236 APA

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,059 mi
Last recorded182,059 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP236 APA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2014 182,059 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2014 182,059 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2013 159,358 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 1 Jun 2013 159,358 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 149,930 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low and contains several deep cuts but not exposing cords

rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2011 141,112 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO VERY LIMIT ON INNER EDGE--BARELY LEGAL--REQUIRES REPLACING NOW.

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT STEERING RACK ARMS.

Fail 14 Jun 2011 141,023 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

play in both front steering rack arms

Pass 6 Jun 2010 131,846 miles

front number plate deteriorating

slight play in both steering arms to rack

Pass 11 Jun 2009 121,714 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2009 121,620 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jun 2008 110,656 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 110,603 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 100,810 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 100,787 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2006 91,193 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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P236 APA is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 106,071 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P236 APA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P236 APA is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 18 October 1996.

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