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P638 APD

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

110,118 mi
Last recorded110,118 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP638 APD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 110,118 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Discs Inner And Outer Surface Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 110,100 miles

rad corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2017 109,498 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

radiator corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2016 107,024 miles

Nearside inner tie rod has slight play

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

Offside inner tie rod has slight play

Rear tyres perished

Pass 5 May 2015 105,688 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres perished

engine overheating

Pass 10 Apr 2014 103,152 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 7 Apr 2014 103,143 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 22 Apr 2013 100,486 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 98,313 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2012 98,313 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 93,681 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 89,465 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 86,042 miles

alternator belt frayed

Pass 11 Apr 2008 83,426 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 80,415 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2006 75,614 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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P638 APD is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P638 APD, 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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P638 APD is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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