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P920 APC

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

272,069 mi
Last recorded272,069 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP920 APC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 272,069 miles

Front to rear brake pipes rusty

Oil leak

Screen wash weak

Pass 12 May 2010 265,230 miles

Metal brake pipes slightly corroded: offide rear, front to rear and at load sensing valve

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside number plate kight dim

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2009 256,597 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 11 May 2009 256,597 miles

Offside steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 15 May 2008 245,650 miles

some suspension bushes weak/perished

Pass 12 May 2007 240,383 miles

some suspension bushes weak/perished

Fail 9 May 2007 240,382 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

some suspension bushes weak/perished

Pass 16 May 2006 229,360 miles

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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P920 APC is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P920 APC, 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 P920 APC registered?

P920 APC is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 8 April 1997.

Is P920 APC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P920 APC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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