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P951 APD

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

133,122 mi
Last recorded133,122 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP951 APD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2021 133,122 miles

Emissions not tested due to very high co% reading 9.99 (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible faded (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel and abs kicking in (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel and abs kicking in (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside center sill damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 133,111 miles

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2019 132,808 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 132,804 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 132,020 miles

Rear Light lens damage

Pass 11 Jan 2017 131,158 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 129,112 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 126,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhasut front pipe deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2014 123,885 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 121,362 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 118,782 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 116,796 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 112,453 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 107,221 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 102,252 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 101,339 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 97,796 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 90,783 miles

radiator in poor condition

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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P951 APD is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P951 APD, 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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P951 APD is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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