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P432 APD

1996 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

91,542 mi
Last recorded91,542 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP432 APD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 91,542 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 82,509 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 82,509 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 82,476 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside door mirror glass damaged

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 14 Jul 2009 79,009 miles

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

n/s door mirror damagd

n/s rear tyre worn on edges

rear number plate

water damage on front screen edges

Fail 14 Jul 2009 79,009 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

n/s door mirror damagd

n/s rear tyre worn on edges

rear number plate

water damage on front screen edges

Pass 29 Jul 2008 76,676 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 76,676 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 73,556 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

slight smoke loss from exhaust

Pass 18 Jul 2006 70,329 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 70,328 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2005 65,624 miles

nearside front door mirror cracked

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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P432 APD is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P432 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 P432 APD registered?

P432 APD is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 8 August 1996.

Is P432 APD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P432 APD shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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