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P875 APC

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,034 mi
Last recorded77,034 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP875 APC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 77,034 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

nearside rear tyre has cracks on inner shoulder

Fail 8 Jun 2015 77,034 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear tyre has cracks on inner shoulder

Pass 21 Jun 2014 74,156 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front bumper is damaged

Nearside,offside front and Nearside,offside rear tyres are cracking on inner sidewalls

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 70,848 miles

N/S/F Tyre shows signs of age deterioration.

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 66,708 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 66,661 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 61,991 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 55,324 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 50,869 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

accident damage to nearside front bumper, nearside front tyre worn on outer edge of tread.

Pass 22 Feb 2008 46,673 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 46,647 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

accident damage to nearside front bumper

Pass 10 Aug 2006 41,434 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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P875 APC is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P875 APC, 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 P875 APC registered?

P875 APC is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 8 April 1997.

Is P875 APC safe to buy?

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