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P420 APF

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

57,717 mi
Last recorded57,717 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP420 APF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 57,717 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 57,717 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 53,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 46,325 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 43,418 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 41,484 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES DETERIATED

Fail 12 Jan 2016 41,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

BOTH REAR TYRES DETERIATED

Pass 16 Jan 2015 40,932 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 40,932 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 40,778 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 39,802 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 39,135 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 39,135 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 38,825 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 37,930 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 37,566 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 36,236 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 35,430 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 34,291 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak

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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P420 APF is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P420 APF, 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 P420 APF registered?

P420 APF is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 10 February 1997.

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