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P867 APD

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,617 mi
Last recorded123,617 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP867 APD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2009 123,617 miles

brake pedal feels soft

front brake pipes corroded

n/s/f c.v. boot patched

n/s/r body damaged

o/s/f wishbone starting to seperate

pin holes in exhaust front pipe

play in rear anti-roll bar "d" bushes

radiator corroded and leaking

rear no.plate deteriorated and slightly insecure

rear tyres worn low(n/s/r tyre has raised tread)

rear wiper torn

spare tyre flat

wipers hitting against bonnet

Fail 27 Jan 2009 123,571 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid on min

front brake pipes corroded

n/s/f c.v. boot patched

n/s/r body damaged

o/s/f wishbone starting to seperate

o/s/r tyre outer edge worn(raised tread)

play in rear anti-roll bar "d" bushes

radiator corroded and leaking

rear no.plate deteriorated and slightly insecure

rear wiper torn

spare tyre flat

wipers hitting against bonnet

Fail 21 Jan 2008 118,205 miles

engine warning light on

exhaust corroded

exhaust has been repaired

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

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

both small brake pipes corroded

brake pipes have been sealed

front brake pipes corroded at flexis

front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

nearside front side light slightly dull

offside wishbone starting to perish

play in rear drop ,links

radiator core falling out

rear shockers corroded

wipers hitting bonnet

Pass 21 Jan 2008 118,205 miles

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

both small brake pipes corroded

brake pipes have been sealed

engine warning light on

exhaust corroded

exhaust has been repaired

front brake pipes corroded at flexis

front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

nearside front side light slightly dull

offside wishbone starting to perish

play in rear drop ,links

radiator core falling out

rear shockers corroded

wipers hitting bonnet

Pass 22 Jan 2007 113,189 miles

both rear brake pipes from flexis to wheel cylinder corroded

discs starting to wear thin

exhaust nuts corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded(not leaking)

nearside cv boot starting to crack and has been repaired(seem ok)

offside wiper hitting bonnet

offside wishbone(rear bush) starting to perish

one front to rear brake pipe corroded

radiator core starting to fall out

slight leak from engine

slight play in both rear anti roll bar drop links

slight play in rear anti roll bar d bushes

wheel trim missing from offside front

Pass 18 Jan 2006 104,352 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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P867 APD is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P867 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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P867 APD is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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