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P203 APM

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,347 mi
Last recorded101,347 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP203 APM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2008 101,347 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front plate poor

n/s/r suspension slight weep

Fail 25 Apr 2008 101,347 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front plate poor

n/s/r suspension slight weep

Fail 3 May 2007 95,823 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 3 May 2007 95,823 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 91,554 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 91,447 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

front screen marked

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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P203 APM is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P203 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 P203 APM registered?

P203 APM is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is P203 APM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P203 APM shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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