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P540 APC

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,139 mi
Last recorded141,139 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP540 APC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2010 141,139 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

coil springs corroded

rear anti-roll bar bushes worn slight movement

rear brake pipes corroded (going into the brake load vavle)

unable to check for leaks under body wet

Pass 18 Sep 2009 129,258 miles

brake pipes from load comp valve rusted

exhaust system rusted

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/r brake pipe rusted

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

rear child seats fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2008 116,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear anti roll bar D rubbers are slightly worn

engine warning light is on

Pass 24 Sep 2007 106,198 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 106,198 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Sep 2006 95,931 miles

rear antiroll bar d bushes slightly worn †slight play detected in steering rack

Pass 22 Nov 2005 89,302 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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P540 APC is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P540 APC, 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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What year was P540 APC registered?

P540 APC is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 24 December 1996.

Is P540 APC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P540 APC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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