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P739 APB

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

129,288 mi
Last recorded129,288 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP739 APB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2011 129,288 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 10 Nov 2011 129,274 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2010 121,562 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 121,562 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

advise bonnet not finally locking

Pass 23 Oct 2009 117,449 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 117,449 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 106,366 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 93,696 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cut to nearside front tyre side wall

slight play to offide rear link roll ball joint

Fail 20 Oct 2007 93,696 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

cut to nearside front tyre side wall

slight play to offide rear link roll ball joint

Fail 16 Sep 2006 80,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

bonnet cable is abit stiff

engine under body plastic trim is damaged

vehicle has various body damage

Pass 16 Sep 2006 80,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bonnet cable is abit stiff

engine under body plastic trim is damaged

vehicle has various body damage

Pass 17 Sep 2005 72,895 miles

nearside front wiper split on edge slightly

spare tyre defective

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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P739 APB is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue 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 P739 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 P739 APB registered?

P739 APB is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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