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P297 APD

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,919 mi
Last recorded61,919 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP297 APD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 61,919 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 61,919 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 61,293 miles

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)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 61,293 miles

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)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 60,366 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 60,366 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 59,176 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 57,866 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 56,576 miles

Engine management light on

Slight freeplay in offside rack arm

Wheel trims fitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2009 55,362 miles

Engine management light on

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

Slight freeplay in offside rack arm

Fail 19 Mar 2009 55,362 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 54,137 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 54,137 miles

engine light on

Pass 9 Feb 2007 52,813 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 50,626 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 50,624 miles

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.

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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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.

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