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P180 APM

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

151,981 mi
Last recorded151,981 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP180 APM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 151,981 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 142,252 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 132,092 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 124,738 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 115,869 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 105,952 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 105,952 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 96,926 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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P180 APM is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P180 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 P180 APM registered?

P180 APM is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 10 February 1997.

Is P180 APM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P180 APM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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