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P961 APF

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2009
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

140,571 mi
Last recorded140,571 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP961 APF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2008 140,571 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 140,571 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 138,743 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 138,743 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 130,719 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 130,719 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Coolant leak

Pass 26 Apr 2006 111,005 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 111,005 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2005 91,319 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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P961 APF is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P961 APF, 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 P961 APF registered?

P961 APF is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P961 APF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P961 APF shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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