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P736 APC

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

100,574 mi
Last recorded100,574 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP736 APC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 100,574 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Jun 2015 100,574 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 May 2014 95,545 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 95,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 91,638 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 91,638 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2012 87,993 miles

engine oily

front brakes getting low

slight play in both front steering arms

Fail 18 May 2012 87,993 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine oily

front brakes getting low

slight play in both front steering arms

Pass 27 May 2011 83,941 miles

both rear tyres perrishing and cracking

Fail 26 May 2011 83,941 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

both rear tyres perrishing and cracking

Pass 19 May 2010 78,467 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

near side rear tyre has nail in tread and starting to distort

Pass 30 May 2009 72,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside mirror glass is missing

Pass 2 Jun 2008 66,984 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 66,976 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2007 60,923 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 54,863 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 54,863 miles

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

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

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

slight damage to near side outer sill

Pass 3 Oct 2005 53,211 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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P736 APC is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P736 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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P736 APC is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 25 February 1997.

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