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P238 APD

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,973 mi
Last recorded119,973 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP238 APD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2010 119,973 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 112,593 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 94,317 miles

o/s/r lens slight crack

Fail 13 Jul 2006 50,933 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

coolant leaking

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

exssisv corroded inner sills x member, wheel archsm all brake pipes

fuel pipes corroded

nail in tyre

oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2006 50,933 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

coolant leaking

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

exssisv corroded inner sills x member, wheel archsm all brake pipes

fuel pipes corroded

nail in tyre

oil leak

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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P238 APD is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P238 APD, 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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What year was P238 APD registered?

P238 APD is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P238 APD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P238 APD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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