MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,139 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
rear antiroll bar d bushes slightly worn †slight play detected in steering rack
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?
Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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