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P694 APD

1997 Toyota Carina E

Green Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

105,459 mi
Last recorded105,459 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP694 APD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 105,459 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 105,459 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 101,586 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 101,537 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 97,743 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 95,352 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 86,216 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 86,213 miles

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 78,551 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2007 78,480 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 68,862 miles

front brake imbalance

rear brake imbalance

Fail 7 Feb 2006 68,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

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

engine management lamp on

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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P694 APD is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Green with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P694 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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What year was P694 APD registered?

P694 APD is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P694 APD safe to buy?

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