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P387 APD

1996 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,066 mi
Last recorded118,066 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP387 APD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2010 118,066 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

offside front brake reading lower than nearside

offside of rear bumper split

rub marks on nearside front brake hose

Fail 12 Aug 2010 118,054 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

both front brake pipes corroded

offside front brake reading lower than nearside

offside of rear bumper split

rub marks on nearside front brake hose

Pass 11 Aug 2009 116,715 miles

judder from both rear brakes

Fail 10 Aug 2009 116,704 miles

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

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

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

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

judder from both rear brakes

Pass 5 Aug 2008 113,091 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

judder from offside rear brake

rear main brake pipes corroded

slight blow from exhaust

slight chafing to nearside front brake hose

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 5 Aug 2008 113,086 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

judder from offside rear brake

rear main brake pipes corroded

slight blow from exhaust

slight chafing to nearside front brake hose

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 5 Jun 2007 109,776 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 102,761 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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P387 APD is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P387 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 P387 APD registered?

P387 APD is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 8 August 1996.

Is P387 APD safe to buy?

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