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P522 APD

1996 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,637 mi
Last recorded156,637 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP522 APD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 156,637 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 148,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 148,054 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 140,876 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under body slightly corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2013 136,385 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 136,385 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 128,008 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 117,934 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 117,934 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 108,149 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 108,147 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 95,319 miles

initial corrosion on front to rears and brake pipe to offside rear flexi hose

Fail 6 Jul 2009 95,310 miles

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

initial corrosion on front to rears and brake pipe to offside rear flexi hose

Pass 27 Jun 2008 88,848 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 84,527 miles

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

radiator poor

Pass 16 Aug 2006 78,073 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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P522 APD is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 105,335 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P522 APD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P522 APD registered?

P522 APD is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 13 September 1996.

Is P522 APD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P522 APD shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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