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P379 APB

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

91,542 mi
Last recorded91,542 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP379 APB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 91,542 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 90,572 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 90,560 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 88,468 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 87,091 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 84,729 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 82,718 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 81,231 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 79,040 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 76,092 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 72,859 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 68,810 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 65,486 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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P379 APB is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P379 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 P379 APB registered?

P379 APB is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P379 APB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P379 APB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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