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P447 APB

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

213,009 mi
Last recorded213,009 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP447 APB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 213,009 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 204,000 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 196,234 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 196,232 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

driver door hinge play

Pass 6 Oct 2011 188,351 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 174,078 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 173,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 153,271 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 153,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 136,369 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 130,718 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 130,458 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 91,459 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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P447 APB is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P447 APB, 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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P447 APB is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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