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P980 APB

1996 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

138,891 mi
Last recorded138,891 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP980 APB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 138,891 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 138,853 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 135,320 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 134,119 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 134,090 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

corrosion on door steps .

engine warning light on.

slight play in steering arms.

Pass 19 Dec 2009 132,939 miles

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

engine management light on

fuel fiiler pipe heavily corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f steering rack ends slight play

Fail 5 Dec 2009 132,920 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

fuel fiiler pipe heavily corroded

key stuck in ignition

n/s/f and o/s/f steering rack ends slight play

Pass 1 Dec 2008 124,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 114,854 miles

engine warning light on .

exhaust repaired borderline .

Fail 3 Nov 2007 114,823 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine warning light on .

exhaust repaired borderline .

Pass 7 Nov 2006 107,684 miles

corrosion on main brake pipes

corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe

Fail 4 Nov 2006 107,643 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

corrosion on offside front outer brake disc

corrosion on offside rear brake pipe from flexi to cylinder

main front to rear brake pipes corroded borderline

Pass 4 Nov 2005 99,138 miles

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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P980 APB is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P980 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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What year was P980 APB registered?

P980 APB is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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