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P45 APM

1996 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,241 mi
Last recorded113,241 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP45 APM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 113,241 miles

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

Nearside Front steering arm has play

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Sep 2017 113,200 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front steering arm has play

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 112,008 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 13 Sep 2016 112,008 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 25 Aug 2015 108,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance and nearside rear lamps of different types thus position of stop lamp and indicators at different positions on both lamps but operating at time of test (1.2.1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 108,576 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance and nearside rear lamps of different types thus position of stop lamp and indicators at different positions on both lamps but operating at time of test (1.2.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 105,116 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2013 101,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2013 101,231 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2012 97,391 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 93,033 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 93,033 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Battery insecure

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 87,167 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 83,688 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 83,688 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 77,479 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 77,479 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 70,286 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 64,300 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 64,092 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

exhaust blow by rear silencer

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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P45 APM is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P45 APM, 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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P45 APM is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 2 October 1996.

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