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P519 APF

1997 Toyota Carina E

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,779 mi
Last recorded74,779 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP519 APF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2012 74,779 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

air bag light on

Pass 26 Jul 2011 72,699 miles

SRS light on dash

Pass 26 Jul 2010 71,915 miles

Air bag (srs) lamp on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Unsecured drivers floormat moved to boot.

Fail 26 Jul 2010 71,915 miles

Air bag (srs) lamp on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Unsecured drivers floormat moved to boot.

Pass 27 Jul 2009 71,013 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 63,798 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 67,066 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 67,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 64,957 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside front offside rear & nearside rear tyres tread dpeth is 3mm

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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P519 APF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P519 APF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P519 APF registered?

P519 APF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 10 April 1997.

Is P519 APF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P519 APF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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