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P726 APD

1996 Toyota Carina

Black Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,716 mi
Last recorded79,716 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP726 APD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2009 79,716 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 79,716 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 70,674 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 97,481 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 51,460 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 51,452 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Fail 20 Jan 2007 51,381 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 46,473 miles

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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P726 APD is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Black with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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 P726 APD, 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.

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What year was P726 APD registered?

P726 APD is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 October 1996.

Is P726 APD safe to buy?

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