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P37 APD

1996 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,748 mi
Last recorded195,748 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP37 APD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 195,748 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside tyre tread depths wearing low on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system rear pipe section corroded

windscreen has minor damage in centre upper area

Pass 8 Jan 2018 187,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth worn low on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre inner & outer sidewalls perishing & outer tread edge worn low

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

exhaust system rear pipe section corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2018 187,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth worn low on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre inner & outer sidewalls perishing & outer tread edge worn low

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

exhaust system rear pipe section corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2015 183,698 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 183,650 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement suspension (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement suspension (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer/pipe blowing (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rattle from cataytic converter

Pass 13 Jan 2014 171,966 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 152,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 11 May 2010 144,090 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges & tread depths low.

Internal rattle from exhaust,possible catalytic converter or forward silencer.

Nearside headlamp glass has minor damage.

Fail 7 May 2010 144,090 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges & tread depths low.

Brake fluid level low.

Internal rattle from exhaust,possible catalytic converter or forward silencer.

Nearside headlamp glass has minor damage.

Radiator in poor condition & leaking.

Pass 6 Nov 2008 128,067 miles

Advise rear wiper split

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

Fail 6 Nov 2008 128,067 miles

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

Advise rear wiper split

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 114,014 miles

rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

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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P37 APD is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P37 APD, 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 P37 APD registered?

P37 APD is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P37 APD safe to buy?

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