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P890 APL

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

116,943 mi
Last recorded116,943 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP890 APL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 116,943 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 114,374 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 114,374 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 110,496 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 110,406 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 106,012 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 105,920 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 101,505 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 101,495 miles

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 95,911 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 90,827 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 86,857 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 82,986 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 81,013 miles

Front number plate cracked but not obcsuring letters

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 81,013 miles

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

Front number plate cracked but not obcsuring letters

Oil leak

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

Wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2011 79,427 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2011 79,427 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2010 76,219 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside and offside outer cv gaiters leaking slightly

Pass 24 Mar 2010 76,219 miles

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

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside and offside outer cv gaiters leaking slightly

Pass 23 Mar 2009 70,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front registration plate cracked

slight damage to rear of near side outer sill

Fail 23 Mar 2009 70,230 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front registration plate cracked

slight damage to rear of near side outer sill

Pass 26 Mar 2008 63,661 miles

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

engine oil level on minimum

nearside cv gaiter has slight leak of grease

offside cv gaiter has slight leak of grease

Pass 26 Mar 2007 58,093 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 52,224 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2006 52,105 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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P890 APL is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 P890 APL, 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 P890 APL registered?

P890 APL is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 18 March 1997.

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