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P697 APB

1996 Toyota Carina E

Green Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,407 mi
Last recorded26,407 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP697 APB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 26,407 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 26,407 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 26,376 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 26,376 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 24,895 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 24,878 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 24,819 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 24,607 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 19,731 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 19,731 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 16,036 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 10 Oct 2008 16,036 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 22 Oct 2007 16,027 miles

N/S tyres cracked

N/S/F tyre misshaped

N/S/R tyre misshaped

O/S/F tyre misshaped

Pass 6 Oct 2006 15,976 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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P697 APB is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Green with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P697 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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What year was P697 APB registered?

P697 APB is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P697 APB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P697 APB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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