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P889 APD

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

109,529 mi
Last recorded109,529 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP889 APD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2009 109,529 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Upper Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear bumper insecure

crack in offside front head lamp glass

nearside rear lamp cluster cracked

nearside rear tyre outer side slightly mishaped

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

slight play in nearside steering rack inner axiel joint

top hose leaking coolant

Pass 23 Jul 2008 103,818 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 103,818 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Jul 2007 98,754 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

general floor area corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2007 98,754 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

general floor area corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2006 93,881 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 93,881 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

battery insecure

both front flexi brake hoses are slightly perished

both front tyres on 3mm of tread

nearside front tyre in poor condition on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre on limit(175/70r14)

slight exhaust leak

Fail 21 Jul 2006 93,845 miles

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

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

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

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

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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P889 APD is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 P889 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 P889 APD registered?

P889 APD is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P889 APD safe to buy?

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