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P912 APL

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,998 mi
Last recorded91,998 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP912 APL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 91,998 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 91,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 83,985 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 83,819 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 83,819 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 83,678 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 83,253 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 82,893 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 82,522 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Feb 2011 82,090 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 81,578 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 80,517 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 80,517 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 78,896 miles

slight bind on n/s & o/s rear brakes

Fail 21 Feb 2008 78,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight bind on n/s & o/s rear brakes

Pass 28 Feb 2007 77,320 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 76,112 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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P912 APL is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P912 APL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P912 APL registered?

P912 APL is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P912 APL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P912 APL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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