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P930 APL

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

171,531 mi
Last recorded171,531 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP930 APL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2010 171,531 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 154,746 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 135,371 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 122,125 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 106,194 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 84,658 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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P930 APL is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P930 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 P930 APL registered?

P930 APL is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P930 APL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P930 APL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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