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P829 APL

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,580 mi
Last recorded129,580 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP829 APL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2012 129,580 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 122,553 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 122,553 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 116,405 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 108,989 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 101,069 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 101,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Sep 2007 89,997 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 65,328 miles

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

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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P829 APL is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P829 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 P829 APL registered?

P829 APL is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 December 1996.

Is P829 APL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P829 APL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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