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P241 APB

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,089 mi
Last recorded99,089 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP241 APB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2011 99,089 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 99,048 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 98,561 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 97,975 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 97,413 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 97,413 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 97,361 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 96,641 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 96,623 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 95,946 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 95,936 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

o/s parking brake low effort

o/s/r foot brake low effort

Pass 15 Jun 2005 94,622 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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P241 APB is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P241 APB, 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 P241 APB registered?

P241 APB is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P241 APB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P241 APB shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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