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P539 APC

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,191 mi
Last recorded150,191 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP539 APC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 150,191 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 150,181 miles

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 149,757 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 149,259 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 147,914 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 147,798 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 147,064 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 146,310 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 144,012 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 141,709 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 141,709 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 139,884 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 139,884 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 131,881 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 131,881 miles

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

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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P539 APC is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P539 APC, 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 P539 APC registered?

P539 APC is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 24 December 1996.

Is P539 APC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P539 APC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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