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P841 APB

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

186,917 mi
Last recorded186,917 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP841 APB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2009 186,917 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 186,917 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 168,820 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 168,810 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 148,726 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 148,723 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 128,068 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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P841 APB is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P841 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 P841 APB registered?

P841 APB is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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