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P176 APM

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,704 mi
Last recorded136,704 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP176 APM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2016 136,704 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 130,625 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Oct 2014 123,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Oct 2013 116,860 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 12 Oct 2012 113,880 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 110,580 miles

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

front wipers split at ends

wiper linkage worn

Pass 12 Nov 2010 107,514 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 104,411 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 97,491 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 91,832 miles

Front Windscreen Wiper Linkage Worn & Hitting Bonnet Edge

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 84,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Wiper spindles very worn

Pass 10 Nov 2005 77,268 miles

Front Wiper Linkage Worn

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

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

Rear Number Plate Discoloured

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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P176 APM is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P176 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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P176 APM is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 15 January 1997.

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