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P177 APM

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,695 mi
Last recorded95,695 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP177 APM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 95,695 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 9,436 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 94,336 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 92,416 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 90,761 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 90,751 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 88,825 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 88,825 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 86,138 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 82,841 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 82,831 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 78,907 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 78,907 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 78,890 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 74,937 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 74,937 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 71,429 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 71,429 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 68,136 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 68,136 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 64,071 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 59,759 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all brake pipe ferrules rusting req attension

genral surface rust under vehicle

Pass 14 Nov 2006 54,791 miles

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

front and rear suspesion beds rusting req attension all four brake pipe ferrels rusting req attension front brake pads not seen correctley

Pass 2 Dec 2005 49,013 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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P177 APM is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 P177 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 P177 APM registered?

P177 APM is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 15 January 1997.

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