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P939 APL

1997 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,324 mi
Last recorded140,324 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP939 APL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 140,324 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner n/s & o/s sill have surface rust

Pass 29 Aug 2018 136,387 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 123,861 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 123,833 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 110,969 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 120,963 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 10,018 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 93,605 miles

drivers wiper starting to split

front tyres worn inner edges

slight play in drivers front bottom ball joint

Pass 3 Aug 2013 90,555 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 88,024 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 85,513 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 82,419 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 79,108 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 75,291 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 70,871 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2006 65,739 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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P939 APL is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P939 APL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P939 APL registered?

P939 APL is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P939 APL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P939 APL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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