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P768 APD

1997 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

193,367 mi
Last recorded193,367 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP768 APD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2011 193,367 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

all brake pipes around compensator heavily corroded

front reg plate faded

rear anti roll bar mounting bushes worn

rear footbrake slightly uneven

rear light lenses repaired

Pass 27 Jul 2011 193,367 miles

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

all brake pipes around compensator heavily corroded

front reg plate faded

rear anti roll bar mounting bushes worn

rear footbrake slightly uneven

rear light lenses repaired

Pass 15 Jul 2010 185,732 miles

O/S/F & N/S/F Body trim loose

O/S/F Tyre Just Legal

Rear Lights Repaird With Tape

Fail 8 Jul 2010 185,676 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)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Cat Rattleing

O/S/F & N/S/F Body trim loose

O/S/F Side light Dim

O/S/F Tyre Just Legal

Rear Lights Repaird With Tape

Pass 2 Apr 2009 181,077 miles

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

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

damage to offside rear lamp

Fail 31 Mar 2009 181,026 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 177,511 miles

slight play in o/s/f sterring rack

Pass 17 Mar 2007 173,822 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 167,688 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 167,688 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

nearside front tyre severely under-inflated unable to check front brakes in case further damage caused to tyre

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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P768 APD is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P768 APD, 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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P768 APD is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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