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P57 XAP

1997 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,456 mi
Last recorded117,456 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP57 XAP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 117,456 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 117,456 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 117,449 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 117,422 miles

pasengers front seat mounts rusted

Pass 25 Jun 2013 117,394 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 117,247 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 117,247 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 116,487 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 116,192 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2009 115,773 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 115,483 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 115,470 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 115,470 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2006 15,427 miles

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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P57 XAP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P57 XAP, 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.

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What year was P57 XAP registered?

P57 XAP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 24 June 1997.

Is P57 XAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P57 XAP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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