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P173 APM

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,348 mi
Last recorded83,348 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP173 APM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 83,348 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine light ecu

Pass 11 May 2010 80,498 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 77,294 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 73,372 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 73,372 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2007 69,822 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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P173 APM is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P173 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.

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What year was P173 APM registered?

P173 APM is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 8 January 1997.

Is P173 APM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P173 APM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P173 APM have outstanding finance?

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