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P815 APL

1996 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,514 mi
Last recorded117,514 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP815 APL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 117,514 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension components starting to corrode

Pass 30 Aug 2018 116,937 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

floor panels chassis rails steering and suspension components are starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 31 Aug 2017 116,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 31 Aug 2016 115,824 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Sep 2015 115,113 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Aug 2014 114,513 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

slight free play in front n/s rack arm

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Sep 2013 113,583 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Sep 2012 112,928 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

rear anti roll bar bushes and links slight play and deterioration

slight travel in brake pedle

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 23 Aug 2011 112,071 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight play in n/s steering rack arm

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Aug 2011 112,071 miles

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

slight play in n/s steering rack arm

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Aug 2010 110,935 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

floor panels chassie ralis inner and outer sills are starting to corrde surface rust

Pass 13 Aug 2009 109,622 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all tyres starting to wear and side walls starting to deteriorate

floor panels and chassie rails and rear subframe are allstarting to corrode surface rust

slight play in front rack arm

Fail 12 Aug 2008 108,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

slight play in front o/s and n/s rack arms

Pass 12 Aug 2008 108,161 miles

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

slight play in front o/s and n/s rack arms

Fail 16 Aug 2007 104,036 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake pipes need cleaning. †slight play in front n/s steering rack arm

incurect fuel cap fitted good seal. †rear n/s tyre wall starting to crack.

Pass 16 Aug 2007 104,036 miles

all brake pipes need cleaning. †slight play in front n/s steering rack arm

incurect fuel cap fitted good seal. †rear n/s tyre wall starting to crack.

Pass 18 Aug 2006 99,054 miles

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

incorrect fuel cap but good seal

slight play in front n/s rack arm

Pass 11 Aug 2005 92,505 miles

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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P815 APL is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P815 APL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P815 APL registered?

P815 APL is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 December 1996.

Is P815 APL safe to buy?

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