MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
211,748 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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
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
both front brake flexi hoses getting perished
fuel filler pipes rusty
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
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
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
Oil leak
nearside front brake pads getting worn
rear fuel pipes very rusty
underbody brake pipes getting corroded
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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P462 APB is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1996.
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