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P920 APF

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

210,711 mi
Last recorded210,711 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP920 APF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2010 210,711 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 210,689 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

windscreen damaged within prescribed area but within limits

Pass 10 Nov 2009 200,860 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 200,807 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2008 191,115 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 190,893 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 184,147 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 176,373 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

coolant leaking

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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P920 APF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P920 APF, 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 P920 APF registered?

P920 APF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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