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P56 APB

1996 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,458 mi
Last recorded102,458 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP56 APB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2011 102,458 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 94,751 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 94,751 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 84,160 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 79,162 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 79,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OIL LEAKS.GENERAL MINOR PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION-N/S/R ROLL BAR LINK WORN,N/S INNER C/V LEAK?BRAKE NOISE.

Pass 23 Jan 2007 74,259 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 74,259 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE SPLIT GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION CORROSION STARTING-UNDERSIDE MUD FOULING N/S/R TYRE CLOSE LIMIT F NO PLATE DAMAGED

Fail 10 Jan 2006 59,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

RACK WORN GENERAL CORROSION STARTING-UNDER SIDE MUD FOULING-CLEAN OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN+2L

Pass 10 Jan 2006 59,250 miles

RACK WORN GENERAL CORROSION STARTING-UNDER SIDE MUD FOULING-CLEAN OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN+2L

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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P56 APB is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P56 APB, 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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P56 APB is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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