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P277 APM

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,659 mi
Last recorded105,659 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP277 APM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2011 105,659 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 104,637 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 103,534 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 102,908 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2007 101,398 miles

battery loose

front and rear brake discs becoming worn and lipped

front and rear brakes showing distortion

steering rack slightly worn

Pass 2 Jul 2006 99,724 miles

front brakes showing slight distortion

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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P277 APM is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 101,726 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P277 APM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P277 APM registered?

P277 APM is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P277 APM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P277 APM shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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