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P661 APC

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,922 mi
Last recorded92,922 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP661 APC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2010 92,922 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 89,789 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 89,789 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 86,108 miles

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

offside front tyre worn inner & outer edge

Pass 19 Jan 2008 81,942 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 15 Jan 2008 81,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2007 78,022 miles

Near side rear tyre is perished.

Off side headlamp glass is holed.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2007 78,022 miles

Near side rear tyre is perished.

Off side headlamp glass is holed.

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 74,657 miles

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

osf headlamp has small crack but does not effect aim

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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P661 APC is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P661 APC, 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 P661 APC registered?

P661 APC is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 3 February 1997.

Is P661 APC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P661 APC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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