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P771 APB

1996 Toyota Carina E

Green Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

189,952 mi
Last recorded189,952 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP771 APB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 189,952 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 182,392 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 173,710 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 166,199 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2008 163,577 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 163,577 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 158,279 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front wheel trim missing. Radiator in poor condition. Fuel filler pipes corroded.

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2007 157,835 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Surface corrosion to fuel filler pipes. Nearside wheel trim missing.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 143,424 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 143,424 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2006 143,400 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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P771 APB is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Green with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P771 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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P771 APB is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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