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P247 APD

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

145,773 mi
Last recorded145,773 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP247 APD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2009 145,773 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 145,465 miles

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 125,840 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 125,827 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 106,011 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 87,892 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 87,850 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 70,610 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 70,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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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P247 APD is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P247 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 P247 APD registered?

P247 APD is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 8 August 1996.

Is P247 APD safe to buy?

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