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P648 APH

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,295 mi
Last recorded97,295 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP648 APH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 97,295 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres perished

Fail 23 Apr 2015 97,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Nov 2013 89,935 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre outer side wall slightly worn

Fail 14 Nov 2013 89,935 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre outer side wall slightly worn

Pass 24 Oct 2012 86,268 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 84,468 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 82,844 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 81,548 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 77,018 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 74,102 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Nov 2007 74,102 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 69,696 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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P648 APH is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P648 APH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P648 APH registered?

P648 APH is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P648 APH safe to buy?

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