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P748 APB

1996 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,189 mi
Last recorded79,189 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP748 APB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 79,189 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 78,498 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 77,771 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 77,101 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake pipes corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 75,781 miles

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

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

Front and rear vehicle components slightly corroded

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

lower vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2012 73,976 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 71,778 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 68,791 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 66,849 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 66,849 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 119,094 miles

Engine management light stays on.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 101,393 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 94,394 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 93,930 miles

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

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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P748 APB is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P748 APB, 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 P748 APB registered?

P748 APB is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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