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P48 XAP

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2009
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

225,581 mi
Last recorded225,581 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP48 XAP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2008 225,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 225,581 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 222,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 218,392 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 218,381 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 203,213 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 203,213 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 191,905 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 182,802 miles

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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P48 XAP is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P48 XAP, 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 P48 XAP registered?

P48 XAP is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 21 May 1997.

Is P48 XAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P48 XAP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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