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P958 APF

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

97,317 mi
Last recorded97,317 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP958 APF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 97,317 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 95,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 94,389 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside headlamp we /pattern

Offside rack joint

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 1 May 2015 87,193 miles

Oil leak

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

slight play in front wheels

Pass 2 May 2014 81,026 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

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

high level stop light inop

incorrect battery fitted

slight play in both front wheels side to side

Pass 1 May 2013 77,911 miles

Oil leak

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

advise slight play osf wheel

Fail 30 Apr 2013 77,911 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

advise slight play osf wheel

Pass 4 May 2012 73,345 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 66,973 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2010 61,600 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 54,571 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 51,069 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 46,938 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 43,043 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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P958 APF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P958 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 P958 APF registered?

P958 APF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P958 APF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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