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P801 APD

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,733 mi
Last recorded120,733 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP801 APD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 120,733 miles

offside rear wheel binding on

offside track rod arm play in joint

rear inner sills and rear chassis corroding

Fail 27 Nov 2012 120,733 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside rear wheel binding on

offside track rod arm play in joint

rear inner sills and rear chassis corroding

Fail 10 Nov 2011 115,549 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs slightly worn

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

slight corrosion rear suspension components

Pass 10 Nov 2011 115,549 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

slight corrosion rear suspension components

Pass 12 Oct 2010 105,249 miles

Filler neck breather pipe corroded

Small cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 11 Oct 2010 105,231 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside front tyre cut but unable to see chords

Pass 6 Oct 2009 98,991 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 96,808 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2007 87,984 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2006 86,543 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 82,245 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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P801 APD is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P801 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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What year was P801 APD registered?

P801 APD is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P801 APD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P801 APD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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