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P61 APM

1996 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

140,256 mi
Last recorded140,256 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP61 APM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 140,256 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 140,130 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 131,891 miles

dampness on power steering pipes

Fail 28 Apr 2011 131,638 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 127,723 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 117,015 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 106,116 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2008 106,110 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 102,285 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 102,279 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Nov 2005 96,232 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 96,232 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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P61 APM is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P61 APM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P61 APM registered?

P61 APM is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 25 September 1996.

Is P61 APM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P61 APM shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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