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P970 APF

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2011
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,329 mi
Last recorded123,329 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP970 APF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2010 123,329 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 113,158 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 103,330 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 102,692 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 96,280 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2008 96,265 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 90,206 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 8,311 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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P970 APF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P970 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P970 APF registered?

P970 APF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P970 APF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P970 APF shows 8 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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