MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,919 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front coil springs corroded
both rear tyre treads cracked
engine management light on
offside front bumper slightly insecure
offside front tyre outer sidewall cracked
wheel trims
both front coil springs corroded
both rear tyre treads cracked
engine management light on
offside front bumper slightly insecure
offside front tyre outer sidewall cracked
wheel trims
both rack arms have slight free play
both rear tyres sidewalls starting to split
both wipers split
brake pipes corroded
coil springs corroded
exhaust system deteriorated
flexi hoses starting to deteriorate
fuel tank corroding
n/s/f tyre sidewall cracking/splitting
rear brakes noisey when rotated
wheel trims
All coils springs corroded
Engine management light on
Nearside front outer tyre sidewall damaged
Slight blow from front pipe
Slight freeplay offside rack arm
Wheel trims fitted
Engine management light on
Slight freeplay in offside rack arm
Wheel trims fitted
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
underbody slightly corroded
Engine management light on
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight freeplay in offside rack arm
Engine management light on
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight freeplay in offside rack arm
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
engine light on
engine light on
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?
Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P297 APD is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1996 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 106,071 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 E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P297 APD, 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 30 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 P297 APD registered?
P297 APD is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is P297 APD safe to buy?
The MOT history for P297 APD shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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