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P241 APC

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,546 mi
Last recorded84,546 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP241 APC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 84,546 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 84,546 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 79,357 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 79,357 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 76,435 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2013 74,927 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 73,530 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 71,432 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2010 70,298 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 69,697 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 68,009 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 65,953 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 63,112 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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P241 APC is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P241 APC, 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 P241 APC registered?

P241 APC is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 23 September 1996.

Is P241 APC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P241 APC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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