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P877 APD

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,829 mi
Last recorded114,829 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP877 APD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 114,829 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 112,930 miles

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2010 112,930 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2009 110,953 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 110,953 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 107,000 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 107,000 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 103,261 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 103,261 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake pipe slightly crodded

Pass 17 May 2006 97,665 miles

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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P877 APD is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P877 APD, 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 P877 APD registered?

P877 APD is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P877 APD safe to buy?

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