MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
199,693 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
exhaust has slight blow
play in steering rack ends
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
play in both steering rack ends and nearside front strut top mount
slight blow on exhaust pipe
osf tyre worn on inner edge
play in nearside front wheel bearing
rear brake pipe rusty
slight play in rack
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?
Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P698 APB is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 P698 APB, 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 P698 APB registered?
P698 APB is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 January 1997.
Is P698 APB safe to buy?
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