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P395 APB

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,824 mi
Last recorded86,824 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP395 APB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 86,824 miles

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

all rear suspension components showing signs of surface corrosion

Fail 13 Aug 2015 86,434 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

all rear suspension components showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2014 84,040 miles

all tyres perishing

corrosion and grease on n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes

engine management light on

rear number plate

Pass 9 Jul 2013 83,461 miles

corrosion on n/s/r and both front brake pipes

engine management light on

heavy underside corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2012 82,482 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 81,214 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 81,214 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 80,617 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 79,277 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 76,048 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 76,048 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 72,070 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 72,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 67,361 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 67,361 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2005 63,373 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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P395 APB is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P395 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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P395 APB is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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