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P46 APD

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,342 mi
Last recorded74,342 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP46 APD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 74,342 miles

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

both rear tyres splitting on outer shoulders

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Fail 27 May 2016 74,342 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres splitting on outer shoulders

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2015 72,957 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 71,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres splitting on outer shoulders

Pass 24 May 2013 69,307 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 69,307 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 67,857 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 65,921 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 63,831 miles

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

both front tyres splitting on outer shoulders

Fail 17 May 2010 63,831 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres splitting on outer shoulders

Pass 19 May 2009 61,090 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 58,016 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 58,016 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

drivers seat belt twisted

engine management light on

offside rear tyre on outer shoulder splitting

Pass 25 May 2007 55,636 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside rear tyre outer side wall starting to split and perish

Pass 23 May 2006 53,731 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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P46 APD is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P46 APD, 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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P46 APD is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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