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P849 APL

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,643 mi
Last recorded139,643 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP849 APL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2009 139,643 miles

Brake pipes at limit valve corroded, and pipe to the offssed rear brake hose is corrded to the limits.

Play in steering rack very near to limits.

Pass 15 Sep 2008 127,630 miles

brake pipe at rear compensator valve corroded slightly.

front brake inbalence on the limit.

near side rear tyre worn to the limit in places.

off side rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge and to the limit in places.

play in the steering rack nearing the limit.

Pass 6 Oct 2007 113,210 miles

front no. plate cracked

Pass 10 Oct 2006 92,794 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 92,794 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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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P849 APL is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P849 APL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P849 APL registered?

P849 APL is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P849 APL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P849 APL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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