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P844 APB

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,164 mi
Last recorded105,164 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP844 APB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2013 105,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 105,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 99,481 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 90,788 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 85,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside sill in poor condition

Fail 19 Feb 2010 85,994 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside sill in poor condition

Pass 19 Feb 2009 79,876 miles

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

WIPER//BLADES//IN//POOR//CONDITION//

Fail 19 Feb 2009 79,876 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

WIPER//BLADES//IN//POOR//CONDITION//

Pass 3 Mar 2008 74,126 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 74,126 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 64,874 miles

brake pipe corroded going o/s/r flexible pipe

corrosion on front brake discs

engine management warning light on

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 2 Jul 2007 64,707 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pipe corroded going to o/s/r fleible pipe

corrosion on front brake discs

engine mannagement light on

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 13 Jul 2006 52,992 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 52,992 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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P844 APB is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P844 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 P844 APB registered?

P844 APB is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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