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P762 APB

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,006 mi
Last recorded81,006 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP762 APB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 81,006 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Sep 2011 79,337 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 76,636 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 73,092 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 24 Sep 2009 73,092 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 24 Sep 2008 69,733 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 69,733 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both front tyres cracking

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 27 Sep 2007 65,995 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 65,995 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)

Fail 21 Sep 2006 61,545 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front wipers starting to deterorate

Pass 21 Sep 2006 61,545 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front wipers starting to deterorate

Pass 22 Sep 2005 57,158 miles

O/S/R shock absorber damp.

rear wiper blade split,

slight play in O/S end of steering rack,

Fail 22 Sep 2005 57,158 miles

O/S/R shock absorber damp.

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

rear wiper blade split,

slight play in O/S end of steering rack,

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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P762 APB 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 P762 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 P762 APB registered?

P762 APB is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P762 APB safe to buy?

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