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P85 APB

1996 Toyota Carina E

Green Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

143,950 mi
Last recorded143,950 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP85 APB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 143,950 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake fluid level getting low

engine management light stays on dash

nearside rear inner wheel slightly buckled

offside rear metal brake pipe corroding in areas

strong advise rear exhaust blowing at rear pipe

Fail 2 May 2012 143,946 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake fluid level getting low

engine management light stays on dash

nearside rear inner wheel slightly buckled

offside rear metal brake pipe corroding in areas

strong advise rear exhaust blowing at rear pipe

Pass 2 Mar 2011 137,829 miles

both front inner steering rack joints have slight play

en gine management light stays on

Fail 2 Mar 2011 137,829 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front inner steering rack joints have slight play

en gine management light stays on

Pass 26 Jan 2010 131,606 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 131,606 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges & on 2-4mm

engine managment light stays on

nearside front wiper blade split on end

play in both front inner wheels

slight play in nearside rear drop link ball joint

strong advise fog light switch faulty

very slight ossilation on rear brakes

Pass 13 Jan 2009 126,342 miles

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

engine management light on

slight play in steering rack

Fail 8 Jan 2009 126,315 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

engine management light on

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Jan 2008 120,490 miles

engine management light stays on

Fail 7 Jan 2008 120,490 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

engine management light stays on

possible very slight play in offside front track rod end

slight play in nearside rear drop link ball joint

Pass 18 Dec 2006 113,905 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 113,905 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

engine man light on

Pass 13 Sep 2005 106,011 miles

brake judder from rear wheels

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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P85 APB is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Green with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P85 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.

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P85 APB is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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