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P855 APL

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,341 mi
Last recorded75,341 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP855 APL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2010 75,341 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs corroded,pitted poss due to lack of driving

screen slightly damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2009 141,771 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

very slight play in steering rack n/s.

Pass 13 Nov 2008 131,952 miles

very slight play in steering rack n/s, but serviceable.

Pass 27 Nov 2007 123,147 miles

sligtht play in rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes, but serviceable.

sligtht play in steering rack n/s, but serviceable.

Pass 29 Nov 2006 112,642 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear n/s tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 6 Dec 2005 102,303 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 102,303 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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P855 APL is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 P855 APL, 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 P855 APL registered?

P855 APL is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P855 APL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P855 APL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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