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P652 APD

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,670 mi
Last recorded115,670 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP652 APD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2009 115,670 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 115,323 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 84,802 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 84,780 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 73,372 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 68,548 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 46,318 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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P652 APD is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P652 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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What year was P652 APD registered?

P652 APD is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P652 APD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P652 APD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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