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P236 APB

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

88,812 mi
Last recorded88,812 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP236 APB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 88,812 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 88,601 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 86,486 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 83,670 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 81,595 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 79,954 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 79,887 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 79,011 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 78,374 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 77,890 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 77,890 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 77,494 miles

engine light on

Pass 30 Aug 2016 76,872 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

engine light on

Pass 10 Sep 2015 76,137 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 75,209 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 73,461 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 73,461 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 71,859 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 68,806 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 66,664 miles

e m l on

Fail 16 Nov 2010 66,664 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

e m l on

Pass 20 Nov 2009 63,768 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 59,437 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 56,366 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 53,177 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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P236 APB is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P236 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 P236 APB registered?

P236 APB is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P236 APB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P236 APB shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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