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P473 APD

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,932 mi
Last recorded122,932 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP473 APD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2013 122,932 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2013 122,931 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 120,315 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 117,314 miles

DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR GLASS SLIGHTLY CRACKED.

EXHAUST CORRODED.

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED.

GENERAL UNDERBODY SURFACE CORROSION.

L/H/F SIDE LIGHT SLIGHTLY DULL.

OIL LEAK AT GEARBOX.

PETROL PIPES CORRODED.

R/H/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.

REAR WIPER BLADE TORN.

SOME MARKS AT BODY.

Pass 23 Sep 2010 112,550 miles

DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR CRACKED.

EXHAUST FRONT SECTION CORRODED.

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED.

FUEL FILLER PIPE CORRODED.

GENERAL BODY CORROSION.

GENERAL UNDERBODY SURFACE CORROSION.

METAL FUEL PIPES CORRODED.

OIL LEAK AT L/H DRIVESHAFT SEAL.

SLIGHT WEAR AT R/H INNER JOINT OF STEERING RACK.

WEAR AT FRONT BRAKE DISCS.

Pass 24 Sep 2009 106,959 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 106,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 101,701 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 101,701 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 87,325 miles

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

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

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

rear shockers soft

Pass 21 Sep 2006 73,251 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 64,003 miles

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

engine check light on

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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P473 APD is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P473 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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P473 APD is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 13 September 1996.

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