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P462 APB

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

211,748 mi
Last recorded211,748 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP462 APB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 211,748 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 201,206 miles

both rear inner sills rusty

fuel filler pipes rusty

rear number plate getting delaminated

slight blow from front exhaust

underbody brake pipes getting corroded in areas

Fail 21 Jul 2014 201,201 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear inner sills rusty

fuel filler pipes rusty

rear number plate getting delaminated

slight blow from front exhaust

underbody brake pipes getting corroded in areas

Pass 30 Jul 2013 195,843 miles

both front brake flexi hoses getting perished

fuel filler pipes rusty

Fail 25 Jul 2013 195,827 miles

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

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

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

both front brake flexi hoses getting perished

fuel filler pipes rusty

underbody brake pipes getting corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2012 187,869 miles

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre worn on inner edge (recommend attention)

offside rear tyre on legal limit

play in steering rack

rear brake pipes getting corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2011 180,897 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside steering rack arm has slight play

oil leak

rear brake pipes getting corroded (recommend attention)

rear fuel pipes rusty

Pass 2 Aug 2010 176,365 miles

Oil leak

nearside front brake pads getting worn

rear fuel pipes very rusty

underbody brake pipes getting corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2010 176,343 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front brake pads getting worn

rear fuel pipes very rusty

underbody brake pipes getting corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2009 169,676 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 169,656 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 154,620 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Jul 2008 154,620 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 143,445 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Jul 2007 143,364 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 128,813 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 128,813 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight play in o/s steeing rack

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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P462 APB is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P462 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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What year was P462 APB registered?

P462 APB is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P462 APB safe to buy?

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