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P87 APM

1996 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

139,888 mi
Last recorded139,888 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP87 APM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 139,888 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 139,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 131,681 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 131,681 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 126,884 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 126,882 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 123,220 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 110,686 miles

General corrosion to under body rear †Offside rear tyre has screw in tread †

both front brake hoses perishing. †Nearside front steering arm has slight free play. †Front number plate cracked †Air con pump has been removed †STRONG ADVISE - NEARSIDE REAR REAR CHASSIS LEG DAMAGED.

Fail 23 Jan 2007 110,686 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

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

STRONG ADVISE - nearside rear chassis leg damaged

aircon pump has been removed

both front brake hoses perishing

front number plate cracked

general corrosion to underbody rear

nearside front steering arm has slight free play

offside rear anti roll bar link arm has slight free play in ball joint

offside rear tyre has screw in tread

spare tyre deflated

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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P87 APM is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P87 APM, 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 P87 APM registered?

P87 APM is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 16 October 1996.

Is P87 APM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P87 APM shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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