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P137 APM

1997 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2008
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,404 mi
Last recorded139,404 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP137 APM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2007 139,404 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 134,759 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 134,757 miles

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Jun 2006 122,597 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2006 66,922 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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P137 APM is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 101,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P137 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 29 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 P137 APM registered?

P137 APM is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 3 April 1997.

Is P137 APM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P137 APM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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