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P677 APD

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,726 mi
Last recorded134,726 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP677 APD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2010 134,726 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on outer & inner tread

o/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded

slight play in o/s/f inner rack end

Fail 14 Dec 2010 134,276 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on outer & inner tread

o/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded

slight play in o/s/f inner rack end

Pass 20 Nov 2009 127,898 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

filler neck corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2009 127,894 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

filler neck corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2008 119,826 miles

damage to n/s/r tail lamp lens

engine warning lamp on

heavy surface corrosion on fuel filler and breather pipes

o/s washer jet partially blocked

slight oil leaks on engine

surface corrosion on - rear brake pipes (into load valve) and n/s/r brake pipe (into backplate)

surface corrosion on o/s rear sill section

surface corrosion on o/s/r wheel arch

Fail 14 Nov 2008 119,826 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to n/s/r tail lamp lens

engine warning lamp on

heavy surface corrosion on fuel filler and breather pipes

o/s washer jet partially blocked

slight oil leaks on engine

surface corrosion on - rear brake pipes (into load valve) and n/s/r brake pipe (into backplate)

surface corrosion on o/s rear sill section

surface corrosion on o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 24 Oct 2007 112,670 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 112,666 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2006 104,691 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 104,691 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 97,099 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 97,001 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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P677 APD is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P677 APD, 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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P677 APD is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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