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P73 APM

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

173,310 mi
Last recorded173,310 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP73 APM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 173,310 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 163,170 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 163,170 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 157,410 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 157,401 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 154,281 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 148,207 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 148,207 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 141,738 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 141,738 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 130,485 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 115,996 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 115,996 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

front no plate cracked

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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P73 APM is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P73 APM, 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 P73 APM registered?

P73 APM is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is P73 APM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P73 APM shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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