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P461 APC

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

178,274 mi
Last recorded178,274 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP461 APC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 178,274 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underbody

Pass 10 Oct 2017 173,247 miles

under body / jacking points / slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 10 Oct 2016 165,324 miles

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

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

under body poor

Pass 28 Sep 2015 158,444 miles

rear tyre inner

Pass 2 Oct 2014 150,903 miles

brake and fuel lines ,

tyres , link arm

Pass 8 Oct 2013 144,111 miles

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

fuel lines slight corroaded

Pass 10 Oct 2012 137,310 miles

rack slight play , link arms

Pass 28 Sep 2011 130,541 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 130,527 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 123,356 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 116,237 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 109,924 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 102,536 miles

rear tyres treads low

Pass 10 Oct 2006 93,725 miles

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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P461 APC is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P461 APC, 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 P461 APC registered?

P461 APC is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 12 November 1996.

Is P461 APC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P461 APC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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