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P786 APB

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

269,019 mi
Last recorded269,019 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP786 APB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 269,019 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 245,698 miles

slight oil leak around engine

Fail 8 Sep 2010 221,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

play in steering rack

Pass 8 Sep 2010 221,339 miles

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

play in steering rack

Pass 15 Sep 2009 203,184 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 177,398 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 177,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 156,622 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 151,147 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 150,757 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 127,429 miles

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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P786 APB is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P786 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P786 APB registered?

P786 APB is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P786 APB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P786 APB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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