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P937 APF

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,040 mi
Last recorded119,040 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP937 APF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2012 119,040 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drive belt deteriorated/damaged

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre badly perished

offside front tyre wearing heavy on inner edge(bald)

offside rear tyre perishing

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear wiper incomplete

Pass 3 Jan 2012 110,238 miles

metal brake pipe to o/s of compensator slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight damage to n/s headlamp

slight play in n/s and o/s of steering rack

Fail 28 Dec 2011 110,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

metal brake pipe to o/s of compensator slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight damage to n/s headlamp

slight play in n/s and o/s of steering rack

Pass 11 Dec 2010 101,389 miles

Front wiper blades, poor.

Some rust on rear metal brake pipes,may require attention soon.

Pass 14 Dec 2009 95,773 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 91,964 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 91,964 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 82,766 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2007 77,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 77,030 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 70,975 miles

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

slight play nearside and offside front steering rack

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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P937 APF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P937 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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P937 APF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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