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P916 APC

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,763 mi
Last recorded103,763 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP916 APC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 103,763 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 103,762 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 102,785 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 102,785 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 102,041 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2019 99,947 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 99,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 97,963 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 96,879 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 96,879 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 95,095 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 93,978 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 22 Apr 2015 93,978 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2014 92,658 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 91,194 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 18 Apr 2012 89,824 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 88,993 miles

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

offside wiper rubber splitting

Fail 15 Apr 2011 88,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside wiper rubber splitting

Pass 19 Apr 2010 86,102 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 84,854 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 84,854 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 84,178 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 84,166 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 84,166 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 81,899 miles

o/s/r light lens slightly sticking out past body

Pass 18 Apr 2006 79,344 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 79,344 miles

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

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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P916 APC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P916 APC, 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 P916 APC registered?

P916 APC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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