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P969 APF

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

127,306 mi
Last recorded127,306 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP969 APF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2011 127,306 miles

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

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

front brake discs scored and low

osf inner steering arm has slight movement

Pass 20 Sep 2010 120,129 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 104,922 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

rear tyres : mis-shaped / uneven tread wear

Pass 18 Sep 2008 96,684 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 88,375 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 81,343 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 72,707 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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P969 APF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P969 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 P969 APF registered?

P969 APF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P969 APF safe to buy?

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